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Tyre size for J7 to keep decent profile-205 50?
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:59 pm
by lewd lude lover
Hey guys. so im looking for another set of tyres for wet/normal driving.
i have a set of 17 x 7. would the best size be 205 50 17?
i want a decent tyre wall rather than a rubberband
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 4:19 pm
by RattyMcClelland
I would have thought that would be perfect. 215/45 or 205/50 or 225/45
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 4:35 pm
by JayJay
I've got 215/45/17, raised my car slightly compared to the 205/55/15s I had on the OEM sawblades.
225/45 would be massive wouldn't it?, I wouldn't recommend any larger than 215/45 on 17s if you're lowered. Not sure how the 205/50 compares. My wheels do rub sometimes (more when going through a dip in the road at speed while turning, but still
).
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:12 pm
by lewd lude lover
cheers guys. ill get my bargain finding head on
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:17 pm
by A1ex
195/50 > 97.50mm tyre wall
205/45 > 92.50mm tyre wall
205/50 > 102.50mm tyre wall
215/45 > 96.75mm tyre wall
225/45 > 101.25mm tyre wall
OEM wall height is 112.50mm if they're 205/55's but obviously on a smaller wheel
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:33 pm
by rob quilter
I also run 215/45/17 and they're spot on
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:49 pm
by Ash.Z
I use this site to compare the size differences. Btw I run 215/40/17 which is a bit smaller than oem 15's
http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm
Re: Tyre size for J7 to keep decent profile-205 50?
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:53 pm
by toadster
LO
I also run 215/45 17's
I also use very cheap tyres , i got them with my alloys nearly 4 years ago and they are still fine
Under £50 a corner the last time i checked
Cheers
Toadster
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:15 pm
by lewd lude lover
@ash: too low for performance imho. car will skate if pushed (which it is all the time
) ill have a gander at the site. cheers
@toadster:cant use cheap rubber. falling off the roads a bugger
or atleast its got to be good cheap rubber.
@rob: are 215 45 17 not correct for J7.5? this is what i have on my J7.5's but im looking for no bulge or stretch...
@a1ex: im after the best compromise for going up a size on wheels but not going too low on the profile. I like a 'natural' look.
more food for thought. cheers guys
i think im going to have to look at a set of partworns for the time being as the cash fund has just been emptied by volvo insurance and tax in the same week
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:20 pm
by A1ex
fair enough, I like 205/45's. My speedo was right and the profile wasn't too harsh either.