225s OR 245s?
225s OR 245s?
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groomvroom

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926 posts

280 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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Need to change the rears on the Griff, got 245 45 SO3s at the mo which no longer seem to be available. Do you need 245s? or are 225s ok? I ask as the choice of 245s is limited, had a full set of Toyo T1-Rs (245s and 205s)on the Chim 500 recently but don’t like the dry grip, not a patch on the old T1-Ss or the SO3s. Just bought a 4.3 with Dunlop SP9000 all round (225s on the back)which handles very well hence my question. Anyone using Kuhmo tyres? Seem to do some good track tyres, also fancied Toyo 888s as I’m sure they will be knackered by the time the winter comes but again only 225s no 245s ..... What to do!

Edited by groomvroom on Tuesday 10th April 22:35

groomvroom

Original Poster:

926 posts

280 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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Actually just ordered 888 225 50 16s from TVRmonster.com, at least I can get matching fronts when in a W rating when the SO3s are knackered.

Wildfire

9,948 posts

281 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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I'm just getting a set of 225 50 16 T1Rs fitted to the back tomorrow. I've got them on the front and was very happy with them.

Paul V

4,489 posts

306 months

Wednesday 11th April 2007
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245's are available in S02's from mytyres.co.uk also suggest trying guillotine as he's a helpful chap.

JR

14,332 posts

287 months

Wednesday 11th April 2007
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Paul V said:
245's are available in S02's from mytyres.co.uk also suggest trying guillotine as he's a helpful chap.

They're not the Pole Positions though.

groomvroom said:
Actually just ordered 888 225 50 16s from TVRmonster.com, at least I can get matching fronts when in a W rating when the SO3s are knackered.

Nice choice. As a footnote the profile of the 888 means that it's size is more or less 235 width, and of course much stickier rubber. Any concerns about tyre life?