Sorry, 15" Fronts again! Any ideas

[mattrosersv]

Hi sorry I know this is a re-occurring.

My understanding from ringing around today and researching this site is:

Toyos only do a V rated front in 15" size

Dunlops SP9000 no longer available Z rated for the rear

Micheldever Tyres could not offer me an option in above V rate matching pair.

My local tyre dealer managed to find AVON ZZ-1 in Millenium tread pattern. However, this option will be gone soon as well.

Any comments on the Avons (I seem to remember bad reviews)?

Any other solutions anyone has found

Looks like I might have to go the 17" replacement wheel route

Thanks,

Matt

[chris_chim]

www.mytyres.co.uk seems to have Dunlops in both (assuming 205/55 15 and 225/45 or 225/50 16)

>> Edited by chris_chim on Wednesday 19th April 20:17

[zippee]

I bought a pair of Eagle F1 GSD2s last week - www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=8&t=260158&p=1

Excellant service and very fast delivery.
£50 each inc delivery or £58 fitted. They are running very low though so get in quick.

[jigsty]

If it's of any interest I have a complete set of brand new Bridgestone Z-rated SO1s stored in my garage.

[ads]

I have just checked and Black circles have 225/50 ZR 16's and 205/55 ZR 15's
www.blackcircles.com

This is where I got mine from. seem good to me!


>> Edited by ads on Wednesday 19th April 19:00

[mattrosersv]

Thanks All,

I have a 500 so was looking for standard fitment 245/45s on the rear.

From a bit of research on here it would appear that I can fit 225/50s on the rear rims with no real negative effect (guess I need to check with insurance).

Seems that the 245/45 205/55 combo is a bit of a non-starter.

I will go with the 225 rear option unless anyone shouts 'No'. I guess all the rear wheels are the same size???

Thanks again,

Matt

[petros]

Just gone the 17" route myself. fantastic, had Pro Techs fitted and the car is Transformed.

[FlipFlopGriff]

Matt,
The Dunlop is available in 225/50 or 235/50 (16" but not 245/45. We've gone for the T1R's on the rear and the SP9000 on the front - very similar tread pattern.
With the new drop links fitted it holds the road really well. Also good in the wet. Not really pushed it yet though as still running the engine in.
FFG

[JR]

mattrosersv said:

Seems that the 245/45 205/55 combo is a bit of a non-starter.

What's wrong with that? Fitted by the factory to many cars. (Nothing wrong with the 225 option either - at least the rear wheel size was chosen for a 225.)

[FlipFlopGriff]

JR said:

mattrosersv said: Seems that the 245/45 205/55 combo is a bit of a non-starter. What's wrong with that? Fitted by the factory to many cars. (Nothing wrong with the 225 option either - at least the rear wheel size was chosen for a 225.)

Think he means that you can't get the fronts and the rears from the same manufacturer.
FFG

[Petros]

There is a picture of my new 17" alloys on my profile. 245 40 17 rear. 215 40 17s front. Don't know how to upload the picture though

[UncleDave]

Petros said:

There is a picture of my new 17" alloys on my profile. 245 40 17 rear. 215 40 17s front. Don't know how to upload the picture though

Not bad, stands out with non-standard alloys.

And for pic uploading:
http://ph.uncle-dave.co.uk/upload/
Guide on there too

[Petros]

Hopefully there will be a picture now !!!

[That Daddy]

that looks the nuts,there isnt many wheels that suit these cars without lookin to blingy & modern but those do