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Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 18:53
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Anyone know if you can get 205(x35x17) AND 225(x35x17) tyres to fit 17x7.5" wheels? I think 225's will definitely fit.
Tinternet searches hint at it but just refuse to play ball and confirm.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:02
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A tyre can be made to fit. Alaina runs 165/50 on 7" wide wheels. It doesnt help handling but looks good I reckon they would both fit. Why do you want to go 35 profile? Ross
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:14
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with a v.low profile, they may just fit but look crap or even be dangerous 205*2.54==6.35inches to fit on 7.5inch rims? I'd have thought no...
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:27
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For 17x7.5 I would say 205x40 or 215x40. 225 will fit but the wall will be crushed causing the tyre to bulge.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:29
08/02/2008 19:29
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Per
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Coupe 17": 215/40-17 (a tad small) or 235/40-17 (a tad big).
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:36
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Coupe 17": 215/40-17 (a tad small) or 235/40-17 (a tad big). He dosen't say anything about a Coupe.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 19:51
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I didn't think they would fit. It's for the Mister 2. It currently has 15x6 with 185x50x15 tyres and 15x6.5 with 205x50x15 tyres. As you can guess, those size wheels look sh!t. I'm sure buying two different sizes of wheels is going to cost far more than the same size all round, but I want to keep the same ratios between front and rear so I don't bugger the handling (which is well sweet). OZ Ultra Leggeras only come 17x7.5 no 17x7's I think. Also low 35 profile so I get a similar tyre circumference and don't lose out on acceleration.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 21:39
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"OZ Ultra Leggeras" 7 or 7.5 or 8 x 17 I'm looking at the very same wheels and the guy at the shop said 205x40 or 215x45 They are doing a deal on these wheels with Toyo tyres here: http://www.potn.co.uk/p1019152.htm or Halfords do them for £829 I really want the Super Leggeras III but 18" won't fit on my car.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 22:11
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Where did you get that info from John?
If I got some 17x7.5 and the 'recommended' tyre was a 205x40, then do you reckon I should be able to get 195x35 and 215x35 tyres to fit? I need to keep that 20mm width ratio between front and rear I reckon, but just without a mixed wheel size that will cost a bomb (and certainly not Halfrauds then!).
A profile of 40mm is too big unless I go down to 16".
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 22:19
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just know what tyres you can and can't get. 195/35 is not a normal tyre size - 195/40R17 is the smallest normal size. By normal I mean that more than one manufacturer makes. I think you should find out what radius people normally fit because your car will drive like crap on too thin walled tyres. Not only that but generally the cost of tyres goes up a LOT with lower profile. I'm sure on an MR2 you can fit bigger than that. It will be the height ratio that is more important than the width ratio on a RWD car.
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08/02/2008 22:36
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He dosen't say anything about a Coupe. He does if he asks the question here.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 22:51
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He dosen't say anything about a Coupe. He does if he asks the question here. Agreed, otherwise the mods should move this to other cars Ross p.s. hint hint.
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Re: Tyre size to wheel size question
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08/02/2008 22:58
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Really, ah well, how do you know I'm not thinking of future wheels? tbh, it's just the 'tuning' section and it's pretty general but whatever. Someone might want to know about this for a Coop.
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