17 inch SP12 on a Tamora

[Danstable]

Having had my Tamora for a couple of months and managing to flat spot one of the Spiders in the first week, I have my eye on alternative wheels.

The SP12's are my wheel of choice but I would like to run a less low profile tyre as the existing ones just seen a little ridiculous. So, does anyone run 17 inch SP12's and if so:

What tyre sizes do you run?
Do you feel that they fill the arches OK?
Do they give a better ride over poor surfaces?

I'm thinking of going with a dark color so that they give the impression of filling the arches better than they perhaps do.

Any comments or advice?

Thanks,

Dan

[Danstable]

I thought I'd seen SP12's available as 17 inch but may be going mad, will check. Not keen on increasing the profile on the 18's unless there no chance of arch rubbing.

Currently on Gaz shocks but will probably refresh with Protech or similar in the winter. Ride isn't terrible by any means, more concerned with giving the wheels a bit more protection.

[Danstable]

Hi Tom,

I don't suppose you still have the 18 inch SP12's?

Just sold two sets of BMW alloys that had been clogging up my garage for the best part of three years, it looks rather bare now, think it needs a set of Spiders stacked in there before the space gets filled with a chest freezer.

Cheers,

Dan

[Danstable]

beemercaf said:

Hi Dan,

the wheels are still with me.
I'm sure you will agree: it might be best to keep them at least as long as it will take to judge the new ones.
The 18''s have quite a pretty colour. They are silver but not as shiny as the new ones.
If you are interested, give me a couple of weeks.
The rims are F 8x18 ET 36, R 9x18 ET 33.
Tyres are still mounted: Toyo R1R F 225/40-18 (o.k. but old), R 255/35-18 (down & old) - really great Tyres when warmed up. Sadly they are illegal on the tamora in Germany.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Tom,

I'm interested in the wheels, not so much the tyres... although I'll take them if it helps you. Message me if/when you're ready to sell.

Thanks,

Dan