Tyre size

[Cathode]

Need tyres this week. i have the choice of 215/45/17 OR 205/45/17 for the 17" super leggeras. what do you guys run on yours? Or, what would you go for?

many thanks

 

[astarozna]

If on stock suspension then 215 will rub

 

[Cathode]

not on stock suspension. not sure what its on but not stock.

 

[campbellju]

Both sizes are quite big, the 215/45 is 40mm taller than a standard wheel/tyre, the 205/45 is still 30mm taller. Added wheel weight, raised ride height of the car.

205/40/17 is more typical and is only 15mm taller than standard so shouldn't rub.

Just checked Tyreleader and this size would allow Michelin PS4 or Goodyear AS5 which are excellent street tyres. Lots of other too. Camskill has a few track tyres that could work if you want to go hard core.

 

[Cathode]

Thanks for this camp. Took your advice and went with the 205 /40/17. Pzeros

 

[keastygtir]

going for big brakes then mate?

 

[Cathode]

Oh yeah, they're at the ready to go on. Just waiting on a mate to pick up the wheels and put the rubber on.

 

[campbellju]

Glad you got it sorted, you will have to post pics of the new wheels

 

[Cathode]

Will do when i get back from work this afternoon.