cptkirk 10 Posted January 31, 2012 i know theres loads of posts on tyres here, but i havent found what im after... ive got a set of 17" alloys, 17x7JJ ET40 4x100 PCD ive looked though the forum and got the right spigot sizes 72.0 - 57.1, so ive ordered them.. as for the tyre size...there gunna be ???/40/17...im i best going for a 205 or a 215/?? i dont want any rubbing issues. cheers in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted January 31, 2012 195/40's best, 205/40's cheapest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted January 31, 2012 would the 205s rub with the et being 40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim1 1 Posted February 1, 2012 205/40R17 would be the best option. They should fit without any problem, I ran that size on my first C. Also, the overall circumference will be closer to the original size, meaning your speedo won't be quite so far out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted February 1, 2012 with um being a 40 profile, it should be right...how about 215?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted February 1, 2012 195/40's best, 205/40's cheapest. ^This.... For looks. 205/40 for ride. I'm with Baz; 195/40 would be my choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted February 1, 2012 Looks like you got beamed up from the General car chat Captain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted February 1, 2012 im thinking the tyre will look stretched on the rim tho. i think there 7" wide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted February 1, 2012 Nope, 195 will fit more or less flush with a 7" rim. Look on tyrestretch.com for some pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I had 205s on 8J rims and there was little or no stretch, 195s will be fine Edited February 1, 2012 by BILLCOR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted February 2, 2012 195s are fine for a 7.. they do look stretched on a 9 though!:bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted February 2, 2012 willo there be much grip differance between 195-205-215 ---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 PM ---------- will 195 not look skinnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted February 2, 2012 willo there be much grip differance between 195-205-215 Na, they should all Klingon :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted February 2, 2012 lol..will find out..cheers guys mite see you in a hedge near you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites