advice please

roey · Post by **roey** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:34 pm

just purchaced some alloys they are 17x7j what size tyres do they need as they did not come with any on
thanks in advance sean

andycaca · Post by **andycaca** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:10 pm

profile is down to your preference, but i would stick between 215 to 235 as regards width.

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:23 pm

As Andy says - 215 - 235 would be favourite. I'd go 225.45.17 as they are pretty common and hence prices are reasonable.

roey · Post by **roey** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:36 pm

Michelin Primacy 225 45 17 225/45/17 tyres x 4 r17
these r on ebay are they a good alround tyre only 120 for the set at moment and 4 hrs left they arnt new but got 6mm tread left

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:39 pm

i dont know anything about those tyres Sean - have you looked at the tyre review sites?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... ot+Primacy

roey · Post by **roey** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:46 pm

thank duncan
not much cop if its cold/freezing but got a good live.might pass as its freezing this time of year on the coast

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:48 pm

If you are going that size, then my Bridgestone RE070's are awesome in the Dry, on the track and ok in the wet

roey · Post by **roey** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:45 pm

there is some on ebay but they are 245x17 is that bit to big

Richf · Post by **Richf** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:17 pm

I've just paid

Rolygtst · Post by **Rolygtst** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:57 pm

Hello Mate

As regareds to the size of the rim and tyre size i ordered some 18" by 7.5"J and they could only put 225 on because of the width of the wheel.I think the biggest tyre you can put on a 8"J is 245 so yor 7"J rims would have to have 215.I dont know if this affects your insurance in the event of a crash if the tyres are the wrong size.I hope this has helped :-D