tyre size

[dredge3]

Please confirm this.
I am looking for some new tyres for my wifes 197. They are 215/45/17. So I read reviews here and thinking conti 5 or even hankook v12. Then I notice everyone is posting for 225/45/17, Is this size for the 200?

 

[BREENY BOY]

nah mate thats just a size that can be put on the 197 too but ur right the size that should be on the 197 and 200 is 215/45/r17 speed rating w

 

[dredge3]

nah mate thats just a size that can be put on the 197 too but ur right the size that should be on the 197 and 200 is 215/45/r17 speed rating w

Do they look ok with wider tyres on. I would have thaught it protects the wheel more...and grip more.
How does it affect the ride and stearing

 

[Arran]

I think the standard size tyres look better than the 225s.

 

[GrumpyTwig]

Do they look ok with wider tyres on. I would have thaught it protects the wheel more...and grip more.
How does it affect the ride and stearing

Don't forget that by fitting a 225/45 tyre you're also fitting a tyre with a larger rolling radius so the speedo will be out in comparison. Most likely not notice any other difference though can make the tyre look to be bulging slightly oppose to a bit of stretch if you went for a smaller size.

 

[dredge3]

Don't forget that by fitting a 225/45 tyre you're also fitting a tyre with a larger rolling radius so the speedo will be out in comparison. Most likely not notice any other difference though can make the tyre look to be bulging slightly oppose to a bit of stretch if you went for a smaller size.

Both are 45 profile so radius is the same surely

 

[GrumpyTwig]

Both are 45 profile so radius is the same surely

http://www.jettyres.co.uk/tyre-tips/tyre-markings/

The profile is the height as a percentage of the width, so no.

 

[Brown bear]

I'm having some V12's fitted tomorrow, brilliant tyre.

 

[dredge3]

http://www.jettyres.co.uk/tyre-tips/tyre-markings/

The profile is the height as a percentage of the width, so no.

True, I forget this:jumpon:

 

[EighteeN O FivE]

Has anyone tried 215/40/17 's ?

 

[Graeme GTR]

guys can anyone say, is there anything wrong having a tyre with a speed rating Y rather than standard W?

 

[DanT]

guys can anyone say, is there anything wrong having a tyre with a speed rating Y rather than standard W?

Y is a higher speed rating so I wouldn't imagine anything is wrong with that.

 

[DanT]

Has anyone tried 215/40/17 's ?

Not heard of many using that profile. In my opinion the side wall will not be enough. It's not good to go to such a low sidewall profile on the 197/200 or plenty of cars for that matter that have a chassis so intent on handling.

If a 40 profile was better it would of come standard with them!