which tyre size to buy?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:49 pm

215/45/17.
et 38 and 8j are right on the limit. Might be best with 214/40 or 205/45 if you want to clear everything.

But for handling 215/45/17 or 225/45/17.

KeithB · Post by **KeithB** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:01 pm

I have 225/45/17s on my pentas seem a good fit not sure if they're same offset as lude wheels.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:30 pm

They are 55 offset.

grant_day · Post by **grant_day** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:15 pm

I'm confused.. can you fit 205's onto wheels that previously had 215's or 225's and vice versa??? I've always bought 205's as they were what was on there before on previous cars. Or are some wheels made wider to accomodate wider tyres???

Post by **Ammo** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:25 pm

You can fit smaller tyre width's onto wider rims, the side wall height depends on the amount of "Stretch" you have

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Make your own mind up as to what you think of it

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:34 pm

grant_day wrote:I'm confused.. can you fit 205's onto wheels that previously had 215's or 225's and vice versa??? I've always bought 205's as they were what was on there before on previous cars. Or are some wheels made wider to accomodate wider tyres???

You can do what you want. But dont think you can fit a 255 on a 7" wheel. There are limits. The most important thing it to have a side wall. The car is tuned to a certain side wall size to give a good camber curve etc. They to stay close to it.
But yes use any size really.

bristol_bb4 · Post by **bristol_bb4** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:29 pm

205 or 215 it is then and hope for the best

cheers for everyones info!

Post by **4thgenphil** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:00 pm

i've pm'd you on PUK !