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Old 15 December 2004, 02:30 PM
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What tyres size would be best advised to go on 17" p1 wheels? Secondly which brand? Need tyre to be good in all conditions. Road use only.

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Anyone???
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I find 215/40's better, I take it these are for a classic, if new age they should be 215/45 17's!!
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Originally Posted by RON
I find 215/40's better, I take it these are for a classic, if new age they should be 215/45 17's!!
Thanks Ron, and yes they are for a classic.
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These are always handy....

http://www.a16toc.com/tirecalc.html

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
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I just bought these for the same sized wheel. http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...=m4b0s103p1839
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