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

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

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

thanks

mark

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

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

mark

You have PM.

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.....

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.

shagged console bushes

:rofl:

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!

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.

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 %

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

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

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

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

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

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

They are 215/40/16

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.