which size tyre do i need 215 or 205 45 17?????????

 

Mine are 205 45 17,think they are the standard size if thats any help lol

 

To keep the speedo accurate you can fit

205/45/17 or 215/40/17

Stefan

 

205/45/17 is standard size. 215/40/17 is very close but gives you a better choice in tyres. Good year F1's and Toyo proxies aren't available in standard size.

 

got 215/45 on mine - 40's might be a bit too hard on roads around here.

 

roads around where? Uk? Mars?

Can't say I really notice a harsh change in ride quality from my original Pirelli 205/45's to my Goodyear and Toyo 215/40's.

Biggest thing is road noise, but that's down to tyre type than just profile size.

Stefan

 

I just got some 17s put on my classic Tyres are F1 215/40/17s. So what pressures are good as a starting point, 34F 32R sound good?

 

Lake District mate - The council haven't a clue what "smooth" means...

 

215 s will look better and a little bit better grip.

 

bioforger should be OK, I run 35/33.

Allan

 

Which would people choose for minimum road noise then? I've been recommeded 17" 215/40 SO3s and the F1s, but would appreciate others' thoughts.

Cheers

 

Its interesting... in the US the standard size for 17s on a classic is 215/45/17. Though, the car comes standard with 205/55/16 on the 16" wheels, I think you guys have 205/50/16...