tyres

130vrs · 31-10-2007, 17:18

hi all can you fit 215 x 40 x 16 to the standard rim as there is a difference off £20 a corner over standard

thanks

mark

jonny boy · 31-10-2007, 17:41

Yes you can. I have Avon ZZ3 fitted and they are very grippy, even in the wet (big improvement over the Marangonis fitted before).

130vrs · 31-10-2007, 17:45

cheers has anybody had any probs later on after fitting on standard rim i.e uneven tyre wear

thanks

mark

jonny boy · 31-10-2007, 17:48

No. I have had 215's on for 16 months now with absolutely zero uneven wear.

130vrs · 31-10-2007, 17:53

cheers buddy do they look good on as well sorry for all Qs

mark

jonny boy · 31-10-2007, 18:14

You have PM.

sharkrider · 31-10-2007, 18:57

I used to fit that size to mine... I had the avons (grippy, you're right) but one nearly exploded on me, after damage caused by wear on the inside edge.... however it was doing this because of shagged console bushes, when I had the bushes replaced, no uneven wear.....

jonny boy · 01-11-2007, 14:42

Mark,
Just a couple of pictures of the 215 fitted on the standard rim. I have left the file size as large to show more detail.

jonny boy · 01-11-2007, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

shagged console bushes

JMC · 01-11-2007, 15:25

Blimey, there really is a saving on this size. Are there any reasons why I should order the standard 205/45/16 over 215/40/16.

Will the speedo be OK on these? Also can you run rears on a different size (if I replace the front)? I was going to get some Toyo Proxies T1R's at the standard size for £57 each, but I can get the 215's for £49!

jonny boy · 01-11-2007, 15:31

Can't see much difference to the speedo. The width will not affect it but the profile (height) may. Most speedos are a good 10% wrong anyway.

JMC · 01-11-2007, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny boy

Can't see much difference to the speedo. The width will not affect it but the profile (height) may. Most speedos are a good 10% wrong anyway.

Thanks, just checked it myself (should have done it before I posted, I know!), any way apparently 70MPH on the speedo would read about 68.52.

Here are the results for possible tyres.

Tyre code Diameter Circumference Difference
---------- -------- ------------- ----------
215/40 R16 578 mm 1816 mm -2.12 %
205/45 R16 591 mm 1857 mm 0 %
215/45 R16 600 mm 1885 mm 1.52 %

130vrs · 01-11-2007, 19:29

cheers jon

nice car

was looking at a silver furby myself but could not find a decent one anywhere so got a black 05 with 5000 miles last november for 9000

regarding the handling i find i have more confidence than i had with my 01 puma the only prob i have is with wheel spin and torque steer maybe wider tyres will cut some of this down,

mark

paulk22 · 02-11-2007, 00:41

Jonnyboy are yours 215/45 or 215/40 in the pics?

I need 4 new tyres so may get 215's if there cheaper

ScoobyChris · 02-11-2007, 08:54

Does anyone know what the official insurance company stance is on fitting a tyre size different to that specified by the manufacturer? Seems like an easy payment get out clause to me, but I wondered if anyone knew any different?

Chris

jonny boy · 02-11-2007, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulk22

Jonnyboy are yours 215/45 or 215/40 in the pics?

I need 4 new tyres so may get 215's if there cheaper

They are 215/40/16

jonny boy · 02-11-2007, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Does anyone know what the official insurance company stance is on fitting a tyre size different to that specified by the manufacturer? Seems like an easy payment get out clause to me, but I wondered if anyone knew any different?

Chris

I declare everthing about my vehicle and the tyres gave no increase in premium. I wasn't bothered about the cost though, they were purchased because I wanted a wider tyre.

31-10-2007, 17:18	#1
130vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tyres hi all can you fit 215 x 40 x 16 to the standard rim as there is a difference off £20 a corner over standard thanks mark

31-10-2007, 17:41	#2
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: tyres Yes you can. I have Avon ZZ3 fitted and they are very grippy, even in the wet (big improvement over the Marangonis fitted before). __________________ Jon.

31-10-2007, 17:45	#3
130vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tyres cheers has anybody had any probs later on after fitting on standard rim i.e uneven tyre wear thanks mark

31-10-2007, 17:48	#4
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: tyres No. I have had 215's on for 16 months now with absolutely zero uneven wear. __________________ Jon.

31-10-2007, 17:53	#5
130vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tyres cheers buddy do they look good on as well sorry for all Qs mark

31-10-2007, 18:14	#6
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: tyres You have PM. __________________ Jon.

31-10-2007, 18:57	#7
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,772 Thanks: 205 Thanked 95 Times in 83 Posts	Re: tyres I used to fit that size to mine... I had the avons (grippy, you're right) but one nearly exploded on me, after damage caused by wear on the inside edge.... however it was doing this because of shagged console bushes, when I had the bushes replaced, no uneven wear..... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

01-11-2007, 14:42	#8
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: tyres Mark, Just a couple of pictures of the 215 fitted on the standard rim. I have left the file size as large to show more detail. __________________ Jon.

01-11-2007, 15:25	#10
JMC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 269 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: tyres Blimey, there really is a saving on this size. Are there any reasons why I should order the standard 205/45/16 over 215/40/16. Will the speedo be OK on these? Also can you run rears on a different size (if I replace the front)? I was going to get some Toyo Proxies T1R's at the standard size for £57 each, but I can get the 215's for £49!

01-11-2007, 15:31	#11
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: tyres Can't see much difference to the speedo. The width will not affect it but the profile (height) may. Most speedos are a good 10% wrong anyway. __________________ Jon.

01-11-2007, 19:29	#13
130vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tyres cheers jon nice car was looking at a silver furby myself but could not find a decent one anywhere so got a black 05 with 5000 miles last november for 9000 regarding the handling i find i have more confidence than i had with my 01 puma the only prob i have is with wheel spin and torque steer maybe wider tyres will cut some of this down, mark

02-11-2007, 00:41	#14
paulk22 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: tyres Jonnyboy are yours 215/45 or 215/40 in the pics? I need 4 new tyres so may get 215's if there cheaper

02-11-2007, 08:54	#15
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	Re: tyres Does anyone know what the official insurance company stance is on fitting a tyre size different to that specified by the manufacturer? Seems like an easy payment get out clause to me, but I wondered if anyone knew any different? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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