Tyre question.

[wargriff]

Have sent my wheels away to be refurbed..they took the tyres off for me and i have decided to replace them with new ones all round ( no jokes please )

question i have is, what size are they for a precat, and any good makes that i should be putting on my car ?

thanks in advance for the help.

[The AJP Griff]

Assuming you have the std 16"&15" combo wheels,then TVR fitted anything from 225-245 width rears,245x45 being my personal favourite.The fronts were normally 205 width on non pas cars,and a 205x55 should suit you fine.Many have used slightly differing sizes,and it's not uncommon to see up to 225 width on unassisted cars,with owners reporting no issues.
All this is fine so long as you can still get the sizes you want in a decent brand.Last i heard you had to use either Toyo's and/or Dunlops.

[wargriff]

thank you..i shall go shopping this afternoon.

[Pasco]

Its a fact that all Z rated 15inch tyres are becoming a little scarce so don't be tempted to use anything less than a Z rating as you will certainly have insurance issues

This is another reason people opt for 16 or 17inch wheels all round

[FlipFlopGriff]

205/55/15 front, 225/50/16 rear for precats.
Assuming your on OZ or Amils (or the other 5 spoke makes)
FFG

[Hoover.]

I'm running 205/50/15 on front which makes the following available in the right ratings (w or above) if you want

Toyo R888's (raod legal track), Avon ZZR (road legal track), Dunlop Sp 9000 (road), Michelen Pilot Exalto 2

or v rated plenty available with Toyo T1Rs being the fav ... best advice is to inform insurance company most are ok with this option

Edited by Hoover. on Wednesday 9th April 23:18

[Colin RedGriff]

I've had absolutely no problem when talking to insurance companies about the tyres when I was looking around for quotes. They weren't bothered and all seemed to be aware of the issue.

Just to ensure that there is no issue should a claim arised I sent a letter back with the application form I completed stating that the tyres were w rated and why (along with the other minor mods I've made).

Colin

[Pasco]

Colin RedGriff said:

I've had absolutely no problem when talking to insurance companies about the tyres when I was looking around for quotes. They weren't bothered and all seemed to be aware of the issue.

Just to ensure that there is no issue should a claim arised I sent a letter back with the application form I completed stating that the tyres were w rated and why (along with the other minor mods I've made).

Colin

Lets hope that is the situation should you be unfortunate enough to have to claim

As for me i would never fit a lower rated tyre than the ones it came out of the factory with which according to the Bible page 333 is a ZR Tyre.

Good luck Colin

[Pasco]

Quinny said:

Pasco said:

As for me i would never fit a lower rated tyre than the ones it came out of the factory with which according to the Bible page 333 is a ZR Tyre.

Your very wise not to compromise the load ratings in your case Pasco

[laz11]

I have Falken Fk452 on the recommendation of a number of posters on this forum and others on PH. Very impressed both dry and particularly wet! Z rating so no probs if you are concerned about that.