Tyre Sizes

[MJW1977]

Hi Guys, well I fitted the 16" to the front, needed a couple of spacers in the end, but all good. The tyres are 205/45/16 Bridgestones

I now need to replace the rears as they're approaching the limit, currently they are 225/50/16.

Any suggestions on what size and brand to go for?

Cheers

[adavy]

I've got Falken 452's . they are brillaint but watch the first couple of hundred miles

[bigdods]

+1 , Falken FK452's on the rear, very please but you will need to put more pressure in than the book says.

[BatleyBoy]

Just had Falken FK451 245 45 ZR16 (94Y) fitted to rear. £191.00 incl VAT.

Almost same tyre pattern as the Toyo's so I am told.

[MJW1977]

If I got 45 on the front do I need 45 on the back too?

[bigdods]

MJW1977 said:

If I got 45 on the front do I need 45 on the back too?

No you need a bigger tyre on the back. You've got 225/50/16 sounds right (Im sure an expert will be along soon to tell you why!). FK452's in that size are £58.60 each inc vat + £10 delivery for a pair - plus fitting by the garage of your choice of course .

[Crazycraig]

MJW1977 said:

Hi Guys, well I fitted the 16" to the front, needed a couple of spacers in the end, but all good. The tyres are 205/45/16 Bridgestones

I now need to replace the rears as they're approaching the limit, currently they are 225/50/16.

Any suggestions on what size and brand to go for?

Cheers

Brand wise it's another thumbs up for FK452s on the rear. I've had them on mine for around 6,000 miles and so far can't fault them. Good grip in the wet/dry, wearing well, and fairly quiet on road noise.

As for size I'd stick with what you've got or go for a 245/45/16 to keep the ride height roughly the same. See highlighted below.

I've extracted the table for your sized fronts from here Wheel & Tyre Size Combinations to show how the rear height would change by swapping to a different sized tyre than those mentioned.

Front Tyre Size 205/45/16

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
205	45	16	92.25	406.40	203.20	295.45	-
225	45	16	101.25	406.40	203.20	304.45	9.00
225	50	16	112.50	406.40	203.20	315.70	20.25
225	55	16	123.75	406.40	203.20	326.95	31.50
225	60	16	135.00	406.40	203.20	338.20	42.75
235	50	16	117.50	406.40	203.20	320.70	25.25
235	60	16	141.00	406.40	203.20	344.20	48.75
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	18.00
245	50	16	122.50	406.40	203.20	325.70	30.25

BTW standard TVR fitment 15''s / 16''s rear / front height difference is around 10mm.

Front Tyre Size 205/55/15

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
205	55	15	112.75	381.00	190.50	303.25	-
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	10.20 * TVR Standard Fitment *

Front Tyre Size 225/50/15

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
225	50	15	112.50	381.00	190.50	303.00	-
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	10.45 * TVR Standard Fitment *

Hope it helps.

[MJW1977]

Crazycraig said:

MJW1977 said:

Hi Guys, well I fitted the 16" to the front, needed a couple of spacers in the end, but all good. The tyres are 205/45/16 Bridgestones

I now need to replace the rears as they're approaching the limit, currently they are 225/50/16.

Any suggestions on what size and brand to go for?

Cheers

Brand wise it's another thumbs up for FK452s on the rear. I've had them on mine for around 6,000 miles and so far can't fault them. Good grip in the wet/dry, wearing well, and fairly quiet on road noise.

As for size I'd stick with what you've got or go for a 245/45/16 to keep the ride height roughly the same. See highlighted below.

I've extracted the table for your sized fronts from here Wheel & Tyre Size Combinations to show how the rear height would change by swapping to a different sized tyre than those mentioned.

Front Tyre Size 205/45/16

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
205	45	16	92.25	406.40	203.20	295.45	-
225	45	16	101.25	406.40	203.20	304.45	9.00
225	50	16	112.50	406.40	203.20	315.70	20.25
225	55	16	123.75	406.40	203.20	326.95	31.50
225	60	16	135.00	406.40	203.20	338.20	42.75
235	50	16	117.50	406.40	203.20	320.70	25.25
235	60	16	141.00	406.40	203.20	344.20	48.75
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	18.00
245	50	16	122.50	406.40	203.20	325.70	30.25

BTW standard TVR fitment 15''s / 16''s rear / front height difference is around 10mm.

Front Tyre Size 205/55/15

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
205	55	15	112.75	381.00	190.50	303.25	-
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	10.20 * TVR Standard Fitment *

Front Tyre Size 225/50/15

Width	Profile	Rim	Profile in mm	Rim in mm	Radius of Rim	Radius + Profile	Rear to Front Difference in mm
225	50	15	112.50	381.00	190.50	303.00	-
245	45	16	110.25	406.40	203.20	313.45	10.45 * TVR Standard Fitment *

Hope it helps.

Thanks for taking the time to post this up, really helpful. Cheers