17" - wheels, sizes, tires
Discussion
Hi folks,
this should be a thread for the 17” fraction:
Soon I will exchange my worn 18” for some new 17” wheels (which is the better size for a Cerbera I believe). Unfortunately, there isn’t much selection on the market especially when you need them wider then 7”.
When you search you end up with some Japanese (I think they are and that isn’t a bad thing) manufacturers like XXR, Japan Racing, Rota or Bola only.
Actually, I’m thinking about XXR Wheels 527 in 8,25” / +35mm / 235/45-17 in the front and 9,75” / +25mm / 255/40-17 in the rear what a friend drives on a Tuscan. But I’m not sure if that will fit on the Cerbera too.
Front could be also 235/40-17 as original on the 17” Cerberas but there are not so many tire choices. 235/45-17 would be much easier.
So at 1st I would like to know from you what wheels you have on your Cerb in which sizes (17” of course but which width, offset and tire size fits on the Cerbera – especially in the rear).
The 2nd question is:
What tires are you using and recommending? I already learned that Toyos are bad and Michelin PS4 are good but what about the others (Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2, Yokohama Advan Sport V105, Goodyear Eagle F1, Pirelli P Zero Nero GT)? Any experiences?
Probably this could be a useful collection not only for me but for some who might have the same “problem”.
And please - I don’t want to discuss “Why 17 and not 18” – that’s already decided.
Many thanks in advance!
Michael
this should be a thread for the 17” fraction:
Soon I will exchange my worn 18” for some new 17” wheels (which is the better size for a Cerbera I believe). Unfortunately, there isn’t much selection on the market especially when you need them wider then 7”.
When you search you end up with some Japanese (I think they are and that isn’t a bad thing) manufacturers like XXR, Japan Racing, Rota or Bola only.Actually, I’m thinking about XXR Wheels 527 in 8,25” / +35mm / 235/45-17 in the front and 9,75” / +25mm / 255/40-17 in the rear what a friend drives on a Tuscan. But I’m not sure if that will fit on the Cerbera too.
Front could be also 235/40-17 as original on the 17” Cerberas but there are not so many tire choices. 235/45-17 would be much easier.So at 1st I would like to know from you what wheels you have on your Cerb in which sizes (17” of course but which width, offset and tire size fits on the Cerbera – especially in the rear).
The 2nd question is:
What tires are you using and recommending? I already learned that Toyos are bad and Michelin PS4 are good but what about the others (Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2, Yokohama Advan Sport V105, Goodyear Eagle F1, Pirelli P Zero Nero GT)? Any experiences?
Probably this could be a useful collection not only for me but for some who might have the same “problem”.
And please - I don’t want to discuss “Why 17 and not 18” – that’s already decided.
Many thanks in advance!
Michael
Great - thanks so far! Exactly what I wanted and what I think could be useful for others too. 
Of course opinions are always subjective but it gives some ideas.
@ Jhonno:
9.25" et36 is tight where - inside or outside? Which tire size do you use there?
@ DCerebrate:
9.5" et40 is not too tight inside? TSW is a good hint - another possibility - thanks!
Cheers
Michael
Of course opinions are always subjective but it gives some ideas.
@ Jhonno:
9.25" et36 is tight where - inside or outside? Which tire size do you use there?
@ DCerebrate:
9.5" et40 is not too tight inside? TSW is a good hint - another possibility - thanks!
Cheers
Michael
To finalize this topic:
On the end I decided for some Enkei wheels PF-09 in 8" front and 9" rear, offset +35 both. Additional wheel spacers of 5mm. Colour is Dark Silver. Tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear.
Due to the nice wheather this year
I haven't had too many chances yet to test my combination but for the moment I'm very confident with my choices. The wheels look perfect to me and the tyres are really good.
I bought the wheels on ebay from user "powerweb_us" directly from Japan. It took 1,5 weeks til they arrived at my home via UPS - unbelievable fast. At least much faster then parts from the UK at the moment.
Next challenge is to find out what the TUEV is thinking about the wheels.
Thanks to all who commented here.
Michael
On the end I decided for some Enkei wheels PF-09 in 8" front and 9" rear, offset +35 both. Additional wheel spacers of 5mm. Colour is Dark Silver. Tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear.
Due to the nice wheather this year
I haven't had too many chances yet to test my combination but for the moment I'm very confident with my choices. The wheels look perfect to me and the tyres are really good. I bought the wheels on ebay from user "powerweb_us" directly from Japan. It took 1,5 weeks til they arrived at my home via UPS - unbelievable fast. At least much faster then parts from the UK at the moment.
Next challenge is to find out what the TUEV is thinking about the wheels.
Thanks to all who commented here.
Michael
Byker28i said:
Why 45 profile front and 40 profile rear, are these the sizes that were available or through choice?
That came from the discussion above. 235/40 is difficult to find - there are just a few choices. 225/45 is standard size for lots of cars so also lots of choices.The rolling circumference is still a bit lower on the front compared to the rear (original 235/40 & 255/40 is 188,4cm vs. 193,3cm and now it's 192,8cm vs. 193,3cm).
aka_kerrly said:
very good looking TVR !!!!!!!!!!Fantastic choice of wheel, significantly better than your original ideas & looks like you got the sizing pretty dam spot on to.
It took me so long to decide and I was really afraid that they might not fit but now I'm really happy! Hi all,
just to add a comment: I'm really happy with my choice of tires!
The PS4 are great in the dry as well as in the rain. Been a week in the Alps and had some heavy rain one day. Traction was very good, even on the curvy roads. Of course you'll have some aquaplaning due to the size of the tires and the weight of the car - this cannot be avoided. But I hadn't one turning which I easily had with my old Hankooks in the wet.
Cheers
Michael
just to add a comment: I'm really happy with my choice of tires!
The PS4 are great in the dry as well as in the rain. Been a week in the Alps and had some heavy rain one day. Traction was very good, even on the curvy roads. Of course you'll have some aquaplaning due to the size of the tires and the weight of the car - this cannot be avoided. But I hadn't one turning which I easily had with my old Hankooks in the wet.
Cheers
Michael
Byker28i said:
Where are we on recommended tyre sizes for RLs's now. Is the advice still to go for 255/40 x 17 for the rear and 225/45 x 17 for the front?
I would say, yes that's the best combination in 17". Especially when you try to find similar tyres for front and rear.And I'm still voting for Michelin PS4 - perfect tyre in my opinion when you are not doing track days only.
BR
Michael
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