Tyre size

[RSmark]

yet another question..... just forked out my last bit of cash on my Evo.

i've just brought a set of Evo VI alloys, look like OZ superturismos.

obviously they are 17'' can anyone tell me what tyre size i need for them, i forgot to ask the person i brought them off.

thanks for your help again.

 

[RSmark]

Anyone?
Need someone in the know, seeing as some garages get you to buy the expensive tyres just so they make more money.....

 

[ElDopesta]

get your mits on a set of toy proxes
205X35X17

you will be amazed with the grip.

Your wallet will most def suffer though!!!

 

[ElDopesta]

sorry mate....meant to write toyo proxes!!!

 

[RSmark]

thanks, although ive been told this 215/40/17

and yes im buying toyo proxes. very chep from camskill at the mo, £68ish per tyre.

 

[RSmark]

just been told standard size is 225/45/17. can any one confirm this?

205, that seems to thin, wouldn't they not fit?

 

[stuarttyres]

hi mate im a tyre fitter and have an evo 8.ideally you want 235/45/17 but 225/45/17 will do.if you want a really good tyre then bridgestone potenza RE050 IS THE TYRE ive been doing the job for years and trust me if they are good enough as oe on ferrari then they are on the evo.

 

[ElDopesta]

Hi Stuart,
A tyre that is selected by Ferrari is not necessarily good on any other car. I am sure that until recently it was Pirelli that was supplying the rubber. Also you have to take into consideration what sort of weight stress they are under and how wide the tyre is.

The evo weighs a fraction compared to the ferrari and the tyre size is puny in comparison, that is why, after many years of street racing and time attack etc. it came to be that the tried and tested tyre for the evo is toyproxes. It is the drifters choice too.

Can you get any special prices on tyres for our members Stuart???

Can you also take a moment please to reply to 2 of my posts entitled:
Me My Evo and I
Calling All Evo Owners

Cheers buddy.

El

 

[stuarttyres]

this is what im trying to say!the bridgestone has much stronger sidewalls than the toyo + the fact that the bridgestone comes oe on subaru wich is of similar character to the evos,you dont get as much roll with the bridgestone.i dont see toyo as oe equipment on any top performance cars do u????

 

[ElDopesta]

Hi Stuart,
Yes you are quite right, but that is only because Toyo don't do sponsorship.

Can you possibly get a nice price arranged for members on the bridgestone???

El

 

[stuarttyres]

yes ill do my best for all members but im not going to be posting tyres all over the uk as im far too busy