Fed up of lack of tyres
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Fed up of lack of tyres
Seems I have a choice of Toyo or Falken due to lack of required sizes from same manufacturer, and I can't say I'm a fan of either make.
So, can I use 215 40 16 tyres all round without problems?
So, can I use 215 40 16 tyres all round without problems?
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
I use 205/45 R16s all round, which should give you a much wider choice.
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
if going down this route, any recommendations on make?
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
215/40/16 all round are a OEM and legal size. Any other size does not satisfy the C of C.
I used Goodyear until they ran out of the 10 year Life Limit.
Toyos changed their source of manufacture causing problems with non-compatibility.
I fitted Falkens, as many others did. My experience is nothing but praise.
Geoff.F
I used Goodyear until they ran out of the 10 year Life Limit.
Toyos changed their source of manufacture causing problems with non-compatibility.
I fitted Falkens, as many others did. My experience is nothing but praise.
Geoff.F
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
On a TF be extra careful what tyres you fit
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
Hi Gavin,
I’ve used a variety of tyres in this size. I’ve just fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (Blackcircles) but have not had a chance to put many miles on them as I’ve started pulling the car apart to bring it back up to a standard!
Generally the rule of thumb here is that any tyre with a stiff side wall (generally the high performance tyre of which ever manufacturers range you’re looking at) will likely work.
I’ve used a variety of tyres in this size. I’ve just fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (Blackcircles) but have not had a chance to put many miles on them as I’ve started pulling the car apart to bring it back up to a standard!
Generally the rule of thumb here is that any tyre with a stiff side wall (generally the high performance tyre of which ever manufacturers range you’re looking at) will likely work.
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
Oh and replace all four together - not worth trying to mix and match brands across axles.
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
On 16"I'd go for Yokohama, unfortunately no longer available for the 15"vvc wheels I prefer.
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
When 16" Goodyears wore out chnaged to Falkens and they are great.
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
+1 for Falken ZIEX 914 from me:
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2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
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2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
+2 superb tyres.
Cheers
Mike
Cheers
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Re: Fed up of lack of tyres
Hankook evo2 might also be an option.
I'm very pleased with them.
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I'm very pleased with them.
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