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Old 15 January 2011, 03:50 PM
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Default Best tyre size for blobeye? 225/45/17 ???

Not sure what tyre size I should go for.

Standard sti8 wheels...

Iirc standard size is 215/45/17

but can I go wider? Also what's recommended size for track tyres, ie R888s


Thanks, Rez
Old 15 January 2011, 08:22 PM
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I think the re070 takes some beating.
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I'm not fussed about the brand, more the size that's commanly fitted.

Will have a choice of all major brands so will see what ones are best, but it might come down to the best priced set
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225/45/17 are standard size on newage sti rims

215/45/17 are standard size on newage wrx rims

I use RE070's on track - they are very good in dry and damp conditions but they struggle a bit if there is alot of standing water.
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