Tyre Sizes ???????

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Tyre Sizes ???????

Post by Jonniey » Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:25 pm

Whilst putting new disks and pads on the front today i noticed the rear tyres need replacing very soon, But on the front they are 185 55 15 and on the rear they are 205 50 15, The fronts are like new, but would you put 205's back on or match the rears to the front with 185's
What would you suggest is the correct thing to do
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Re: Tyre Sizes ???????

Post by daz » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:35 pm

the tyre sizes fitted are right, you just need to be careful with tyre choice when replacing them.

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Re: Tyre Sizes ???????

Post by Jonniey » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:06 pm

daz wrote:the tyre sizes fitted are right, you just need to be careful with tyre choice when replacing them.
I'm thinking Toyo, or that a crap tyre
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Re: Tyre Sizes ???????

Post by daz » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:26 pm

good choice sir, what are fitted at the moment? I have Goodyear Eagle GSD2's all round & it's spot on

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Re: Tyre Sizes ???????

Post by adrianclifford » Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:08 pm

The GSD2's were the recommended tyre but are no longer available. The Toyo T1R is an approved replacement and keep them as you find them 185/55x15 front and 205/50x15 rear.
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