205/40/17's ??

[roysum]

Hi folks,

I have just bought some 17" x 7 alloys for the Chim. I haven't taken delivery yet but apparently they are fitted with 205/40/ tyres, probably cheapies.
What's your thoughts on using this size tyre, short term?? .
What size should I get fitted, I'm thinking Toyos at the moment.

Cheers, Roy

[chimalsu]

im waiting delivery of a new set of 17x7 wheels but i paid extra for tyre upgrade 215 /45/17 front 225/45/17 rear why not contact the people see if you cant change.205 on the rear is going to lo0k a bit strange let alone lack of grip through the bends

[roysum]

Ok thanks for your reply, they are actually second hand wheels, so the upgrade isn't an option. So chunkier on the back then, is that the general view ??

[STE VR]

I've just removed 215/45/17 off the back of mine as the car was terribly loose with them. I've gone for 235/45/17 on a 7j rim that seem fine but have only driven about 60 mile with them so can't really give much of an opinion. I would say definately NO to 205's on the rear though. Just make sure the tyres you get are above a V rating for insurance purposes too!!!!

HTH

Steve

ps: many people like different makes of tyres but i run dunlop sp9000's and cannot fault them even in the wet

Edited by STE VR on Tuesday 7th October 18:11

[daz the plumber]

where do you get these whees from?every time a i contact a stokist they don`t seem to be interested when i say its for a tvr .

[That Daddy]

STE VR said:

I've just removed 215/45/17 off the back of mine as the car was terribly loose with them. I've gone for 235/45/17 on a 7j rim that seem fine but have only driven about 60 mile with them so can't really give much of an opinion. I would say definately NO to 205's on the rear though. Just make sure the tyres you get are above a V rating for insurance purposes too!!!!

HTH

Steve

ps: many people like different makes of tyres but i run dunlop sp9000's and cannot fault them even in the wet

Edited by STE VR on Tuesday 7th October 18:11

235 section tyres on a 7J rim is not a good idea 8J would be better suited and 215 on a 7J is better suited.

[chimalsu]

daz,try alloywheels.com,they have a good selection of 17inch wheels if you are happy to use spacers to make good the offset.

[roysum]

That Daddy said:

STE VR said:

I've just removed 215/45/17 off the back of mine as the car was terribly loose with them. I've gone for 235/45/17 on a 7j rim that seem fine but have only driven about 60 mile with them so can't really give much of an opinion. I would say definately NO to 205's on the rear though. Just make sure the tyres you get are above a V rating for insurance purposes too!!!!

HTH

Steve

ps: many people like different makes of tyres but i run dunlop sp9000's and cannot fault them even in the wet

Edited by STE VR on Tuesday 7th October 18:11

235 section tyres on a 7J rim is not a good idea 8J would be better suited and 215 on a 7J is better suited.

That's put the cat amognst the pigeons then !
I bought the the wheels from flea bay, they are Dotz something or other, seen another forum member's car with them

[roysum]

chimalsu said:

im waiting delivery of a new set of 17x7 wheels but i paid extra for tyre upgrade 215 /45/17 front 225/45/17 rear why not contact the people see if you cant change.205 on the rear is going to lo0k a bit strange let alone lack of grip through the bends

Which wheels did you go for chimalsu?

[chimalsu]

awc hamberg 17inch with 215/40/w17 front 225/45 /17 rears

[roysum]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj156/gralin69/...

These are the ones I'm getting, did you go for the Toyos

[chimalsu]

they suit the car well, ive gone for the cheapo tyres, in past experience they handle ok and last as long as some more expensive tyres