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Scotty2
Original Poster
321 posts
136 months
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I am confused as to what are the preferred tyres for my 89 SE. I can't seem to get the correct sizes from one maker for front and rear? The Lotus test recommended Pirrelli P6000 but even they seem unavailable.
215-50-15 Fronts
245-50-16 Rears
were the original spec.
Options?
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james280779
1,560 posts
99 months
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I had the same issue with the rears on my 88 turbo.
I did find a site that recommended lotus approved alternatives, I think mine went from 235/15/* to a 225/15/* .
I will try to find the site and put up a link
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james280779
1,560 posts
99 months
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ok re-edit this It appears the recommended tyres are goodyear eagle gs-a fronts 215/50/ZR 15 and rears 245/50/zr 16 These are no longer made the recommendation is to go for standard size one rear and on front 205/50/ZR 15. These will probably have to be different makes front/rear. the alternative is to buy the X180R wheels I am trying to shift which already have rears and the fronts for those can be sourced easily enough 
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V8 FOU
759 posts
17 months
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Just checked with my wholesaler and you can get a Kuhmo 245/50 16 , but your fronts would have to be Dunlop SP 9000
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Scotty2
Original Poster
321 posts
136 months
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That is what I ended up buying. Dunlops/Kumhos. Should get the car back in the next couple of weeks.
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