TT wheels / tyres

[Robbo149 0]

This query has probably been answered somewhere else, but I can't find anything.

 

I've just bought these off Ebay & want to know what will be the best tyre size for fitting my VR. They are 17 inch x 7 1/2 I think. I know the 225/45's that are on will be too big, but do I need 205/40's or would 215/40's be better on a 7 1/2 inch width ?

 

Cheers all,

Robbo

[Mike Edwards 0]

205/40/17 will be closest to the old size (thereby keeping the speedo accuracy within tolerance).

 

Different makes of tyre do a better job of protecting them. Pirellis seem to be okay based on personal experience.

[Bluxie 0]

215/35 17" will be pretty close too, but not much brands and models in 35 series tyres

i got TT wheels to, nee to put them on and do a 5x100 conversion

 

teaser pic:

http://users.pandora.be/blux/temp/imm017.JPG

[Krazee 0]

for 17s, I have always been recommended 215/40/17. On my Moda/Radius R6s I had 205/40 and would have gone 215/40 had I not sold them.

[Bluxie 0]

Here is what is use to check what would be ok... it's beter to see for yourself thant to listen to what others tell you to do ;)

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html