Hi,
I have a set of 17x7 wheels on order (see my post from a few days ago) and I'm going for Michelins 205-45/17s. I decided that I wanted the reduced sidewall flex (and better look of 17s) without the loss of steering feel and slightly increased tramlining associated with 215s.

The Michelin where recommended to me as excellent wear and performance compromise, however you can also get Pirelli and Dunlop at 205/45/17.

Wall

[This message has been edited by wall (edited 23-02-2000).]

 

Guys, My MY97 4dr runs Gold Superturismo wheels. The tyre size is 205/45 ZR17 & am using Pirelli assymetrico pzeros. This set up came with the car when I bought it a year ago (but had only just been fitted). The tyres appear to wear well, so they far have covered around 10k miles, they still have some life in them. The car is prone to tramlining though, which can be irritating. However I think they look great !!.
The main problem is that this type of wheel is very tedious to clean and the rims are very succeptible to kerbing (as they stand proud of the tyrewall). I am told that the tyres cost around £130 each to replace.

Hope this helps.
Steve

 

Wall,

But he said they mustn't cost the Earth, which rules out most of the decent Michelins. Which ones do you have, the Pilot Sports?

Hermanator, if you can get a good price on Bridgestone S02 Pole Positions, these are pretty unbeatable in 17" size. Goodyear Eagle F1s are also worth a look.

-= mike =-

 

Hello, can anyone recomend a good 17" tyre that performs well, wears well and gives a good ride oh and doesnt cost the earth.

Has anyone tried 205,45,17 rather than 215,45,17 or 215,40,17.
They are to go on speedline 7-17 's
Where is a good place to buy
Any info mutch apreciated
Thanks, Luke

 

No contest on 17" - SO2s. £499 for 4 including VAT fitted, balanced etc etc.

 

Ring Mark or Malc at Tyres Northampton on 01604 588599 for the best deals.
4 x 17" SO2 PP's only £480 inc everything!!!

Stef.

 

Thanks for the info.

Luke Craft

 

Or even try some Toyo T1`s Proxies.
From about £90+vat. 215x40x17 On Speedlines
Depending where u go.
Very good progresive tyre.


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Stef

Above you quote 17" SO2s @ £480 all in for 4, in another post you quote £115+VAT each - which is it? I have a friend from Derby who if they will do it for £480 will have a set, but if it is £115+VAT (ie £540 all in) he will get them from Wigan for £499 as it is equi-distant for him.

Thanks