Tyres again

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Zed, Apr 1, 2013.

  1. I thought that 205 was the widest you could go on the front without having to limit the turning circle?
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Thanks all,
    I'd prefer narrower tyres TBH. Why the push towards 205?
     
  3. Because theres even less choice of all terrain type tyre in anything narrower:(

    Ideally like you id like 5 stock sized tyres with an all terrain grip
    But apart from importing them from the states or new zealand i cant find any
     
  4. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

  5. Hankook RA10
    Stock size. Correct load rating. Winter/snow/all season tyre. Not all terrain, but a good compromise.
    Good price too
     
  6. I've gone for Vredestein Comtrac All Season, around £70 each, chunky tread and marked up M&S.
     
  7. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    What's the 27mm though? Profile looks a bit more than that!
    Looks too wide anyway, but at least it's a 14" one and in the UK.
     
  8. Whats the load rating on those dude?
     
  9. 27mm is the width plus 850%, profile is 95

    I've never seen a tire sized like that.. worth dropping them an email or a phone call to see what they have to say!!

    I think that they'll be 230/95/14s which is a damn tall tire!! o_O
     
  10. bit more research, and they're 8.5ins wide, load rating is 95...

    I'll get there shortly ;)
     
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  11. ok, so they're actually an imperial tire... a quick conversion throws them up as 216/76/14 which isn't too bad a size!!

    Probably work quite well on your van too Para... saves a load of faff sorting out 15in rims!! :cool:
     
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  12. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Ah-ha
     
  13. 216 makes them too wide for the front i think
     
  14. bit of editing :p
     
  15. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    There's hope though, that was a near miss?
     
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  16. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Yes, you'd posted 3x while I was typing!
     
  17. Im more optomistic now you and paul have started hutning round for some:thumbsup:

    Straight onto stock wheels would save so much faffing
     

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