Tyre's MK2

[blakey]

Looking at alot of tyre size that people have used, searching the forum.

205/40/18
215/35/18
215/40/18
225/35/18

245/40/18
255/40/18

Someone tell me to best one's to order??? [smilie=thanks.gif]

 

[Matt]

As the 205/40/18s fronts are now discontinued I'll be opting for 225/40/18 pilot sports LINK

 

[phillv6]

I'm using 215/40/18 and 245/40/18 Continental and they are fine :race:

PMSL at your location Simon :rofl: I feel your pain :rollseyes:

Phill

 

[blakey]

I am going to get some Falkens 452. Has anyone fitted 225/40/18 in any manufacturer?

Wonder if there are any clearence problems?

 

[Matt]

I am going to get some Falkens 452. Has anyone fitted 225/40/18 in any manufacturer?

Wonder if there are any clearence problems?

Think a few members on here have. Renault modified their reconmended tyre size for the vee to this after the 205s were discontinued.

 

[blakey]

I'm using 215/40/18 and 245/40/18 Continental and they are fine :race:

PMSL at your location Simon :rofl: I feel your pain :rollseyes:

Phill

Yes, the house buying is really stressing me out, then i check round my car a see the tyres are cracking (origional fronts from new). More expence

 

[Banjo232232]

I am going to get some Falkens 452. Has anyone fitted 225/40/18 in any manufacturer?

Wonder if there are any clearence problems?

Yes I have ps3s and they do rub when on full lock.

 

[captain]

I have 215/40/18 falkens on the front and found they slightly rubbed the arch linner when on the jack with right hand full lock seem ok when driving (no rubbing) I did think of 225's but worried about rubbing.

 

[blakey]

I have 215/40/18 falkens on the front and found they slightly rubbed the arch linner when on the jack with right hand full lock seem ok when driving (no rubbing) I did think of 225's but worried about rubbing.

Thanks for all the replys, have orderd 215/40/18 Falken 425's. My rears are also worn but they were out of stock for 245/40/18. Will get them next month.
BTW 225/40/18 are cheaper than 215/40/18, wanted to get them but did not want any arch rubbing.

215/40/18 x2 + 245/40/18 x2 = £430
225/40/18 x2 + 245/40/18 x2 = £406 @ allnewtyres.co.uk [cmilie=iconcheers.gif]

Like i was saying, I will get the rears next month. Was going to get 245/40/18. Is this the best or may be 255/40/18???

 

[Spike]

probably been said before but remember there will be a speedo error when changing to bigger front tyres, it will read less, obviously how much depending on final tyre size.

 

[Bill patchall]

hi i run falken 452 front 225/35 18 rear 265/35/18 on a p1 no rubbing anywhere.simon

 

[Matt]

I read in Sainsburys today looking at Autocar i think that Renault are now making their own branded tyres to replace ones that have been discontinued!

 

[Brad]

Another tyre question how wide can you go with tyres for the original mk1 rims

 

[Bill patchall]

I think I had 255/40/17 on the rear and 225/45/17 on the front

 

[TRW1]

Both Mk1 and Mk2 have 8.5 rims on the back and 7 on the front.
Widest recommended on these by tyre manufacturers is 255 rear and 225 front.
As bill patchall says, he has 265 on his 18s without issue.....

 

[young wayne]

Yes I have ps3s and they do rub when on full lock.[/quote]


Does the profile of the tyre look right as the front profile normally looks smaller than the rear?
Im thinking of getting the 225/35/18 on the front as the profie would be 3 mm different than the original size.
I am still undecideing just trying to find out what ones would be best. and get everyones opinion as well!!!
[smilie=thanks.gif]