Griffith front tyres - 205 55 15?

[dnb]

Has anyone used 205/55/R15 tyres on the front of their Griff?

They ought to fit, but I am a little concerned by changing the size that much. My Griff has the standard Estoril wheels and PAS if that makes any difference.

My usual choices of 225/50/R15 or 215/55/R15 are not available in tyres available locally. (I don't want R888s - I have other tyres for dry track days )

[sumoone]

You may want to visit tvr monster and speak to andy,

If you want advice on griff set ups he seems to know what he is talking about.

I realise that you have said you do not want the 888's but i have found them to be better than my previous toyos even in damp/wet conditions... only my opinion.

I was advised to increase to 235's on the front and reduce to 235's on the back.


I have found that the 500 (94) i run is more sure footed than before.

Mark

[Hoover.]

the width tyre you have quoted is standard fit for the precat griff's

I'm actually running 205/50/15's on the front..... I prefer the the higher 55 profile.

[FlipFlopGriff]

205/55/15 is standard for non PAS cars, which I believe are 225's (wouldn't know as not a wimp).
You'l only get Toyos as V rated so check insurance first or go with an alternative - we've got Dunlop SP9000 on both and work well - not so good on the rear though.
FFG

[dnb]

I already have V rated tyres, but they are at least the correct size. The insurance co didn't mind that particular mod at all. (They weren't so keen on some of the others... ) I don't drive that fast on the road anyway.

I really only need some legal tyres to get an MOT and so I can drive the car to track days, autotests & the Growl, so I can put off deciding whether to go for new wheels, the 5 stud hubs & big brake conversion for a while longer. So it looks like some of "cheap" 205 width tyres will be sufficient for this purpose.

I'll save tuning the handling until I wear out all the tyres I have and decide what road wheels the car will have...

[Hoover.]

I've got some part worn Bridgestones you can have which were on my car when I got it......

not sure how much it would cost to them to you, unless you know any heading your way.....

Hoover

[SimonV8ster]

I have some part used Bridgestone SO1's - 215/50/15 - if its any good.

[dumbfunk]

SimonV8ster said:

I have some part used Bridgestone SO1's - 215/50/15 - if its any good.

That is the correct size for a PAS equipped Griff 500 matched with 245/45/16 on the back.


dumbfunk

[BJWoods]

dumbfunk said:

SimonV8ster said:

I have some part used Bridgestone SO1's - 215/50/15 - if its any good.

That is the correct size for a PAS equipped Griff 500 matched with 245/45/16 on the back.


dumbfunk

My pas equip griff has had 225/50/15's on it since new, I thought that was the correct size.

B

[dumbfunk]

Really? I was going from the information in the owners manual. Maybe the dealership upgraded you based upon their preference or more likely, TVR had a supply problem with 215s that week and just stuck something else on

Must say though that front end grip has never been a problem in any TVR I've driven!


dumbfunk

[JR]

dumbfunk said:

Really? I was going from the information in the owners manual. Maybe the dealership upgraded you based upon their preference or more likely, TVR had a supply problem with 215s that week and just stuck something else on

Must say though that front end grip has never been a problem in any TVR I've driven!

Launched with 215s this tyre size soon became difficult to obtain and impossible in UHP rubber so TVR switched to 205/55, later adding 225/50 as an alternative. As a rule of thumb most of the non-PAS cars have 205 and the PAS cars have 225 but there are many exceptions from new. The 7" rim should ideally have a 205 tyre.

IMHO the most important consideration is to fit UHP rubber.

[dumbfunk]

Thanks - my manual is for a '98 Griff500 BTW.

[red griff roger]

205 is what my manual says (98 500 Griff). I have 205 888s on and they are wider than the SO3s I had before. They fit fine.

Also agree with Somoone above - 888s are very good in the wet, as I found out at Cadwell last month!

[dnb]

Hoover. said:

I've got some part worn Bridgestones you can have which were on my car when I got it......

not sure how much it would cost to them to you, unless you know any heading your way.....

Thanks Hoover. But I fear postage costs will exceed all sense and reason since I live on the Isle of Wight. The usual comment they make is: "That's overseas sir."

I have sourced some new 225/50/15s from Black Circles now, so all is well again. (apart from the MOT emissions test, but that's another story)

[BJWoods]

dumbfunk said:

Really? I was going from the information in the owners manual. Maybe the dealership upgraded you based upon their preference or more likely, TVR had a supply problem with 215s that week and just stuck something else on

Must say though that front end grip has never been a problem in any TVR I've driven!


dumbfunk

Really...

My manual says 205 non pas and 225 pas. oem fit

98 Griff 500 as well

B

Edited by BJWoods on Friday 27th June 23:18