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Silly me forgot to check @ the Solihull meet this afternoon

Thanks

Ian E

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Originally fitted with Pirelli 205/45/17. 215/40/17 have similar rolling radius.

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205/45/17?

My 16's are 205/50/16

So is the wheel wider? Hence 215/40/17

What is the opinion on what to go for? 215/40 or 205/45? Differences or downsides/benefits?

Am I going to have any "rubbing" problem if I go 215? I'm about the same ride-height as a P1 (well @ the lip!)

Anything else?

Ian E

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I think I'm right with the sizes but maybe someone else will confirm. These sizes will give a rolling radius roughly equivalent to 205/50/16 (i.e. won't affect speedo / gearing much)

Not many manufacturers do tyres in size 205/45/17 (Pirelli, etc.) and so most people go for 215/40/17 (Toyos, Bridgestone, Goodyear, etc.)

I've run my MY00 (standard suspension) with P1 wheels and 215/40/17 tyres with no rubbing (even fully loaded). Currently running Toyos 'cos they're good and cheap(ish)

Cheers,

Ian.



[Edited by Ian E - 2/23/2003 9:32:52 PM]

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Thanks Ian

I'm just slightly concerned 'cos I'm running Ledas & NSR has rubbed before on o/size slicks...

But I did have Dave T-S as a passenger

IanW

It is 205/45/17 thats what my PD7's currently have on them.

Just doing a bit of hunting about and I have found some Toyos in 215/40/17 for £72 a corner delievered to my door, so I think thats what I will be going for next month.

Dave T-S

Sod off Puff[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

We had P1 OZ's on our MY00's, with 215/40x17's, no problem

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Do you remember the rubbing @ BA?

It's to do (I think) with the NSR Leda, as its the rattly one & there is immense play (always has been) in the rubber top mount...

It just happened to be you in the car - 1st & only passenger ride for anyone of that evening

dowser

I had to roll the rear arches on mine - a simple task for a decent body shop (they should heat the paint first to stop it cracking).

Richard

Dave T-S

Puff
LOL - I remember it well....and you doing your "Stig" impression......