replacing tyres
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Hi
i will probably get scalded for asking a basic question.
i have read this forum on tyres but its dated back to 2001 so things have moved on.
i have just bought a 2002 s2000 and i am bringing her back to former glory but the tyres are mismatched and at speeds, only 90mph you need to hold on for dear life, unstable
like a barge in a force 10 gale so my first step is replace the tyres then get the car balanced and tracked.
My question is I've read that the 225 stock tyres are really a 245 size so when i try to choose a rear tyre set i don't know what size to get, do i get a 225 or a 245 ??
the tyres i had in mind were 245 45 16 CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT for the backs, SO am I right in assuming I would have to buy a 245 45 16 tyre to replace the OEM tyres which are 225s ?????
If you have any other tyre sizes and brands please tell me.
Yes i am a noob and so were you once, i only bought the car a few days ago .
The roofs being replaced with a mohair one now, grooved discs and pads ordered so i need to plan which shoes to buy
any advice is welcome
regards Mark
i will probably get scalded for asking a basic question.
i have read this forum on tyres but its dated back to 2001 so things have moved on.
i have just bought a 2002 s2000 and i am bringing her back to former glory but the tyres are mismatched and at speeds, only 90mph you need to hold on for dear life, unstable
like a barge in a force 10 gale so my first step is replace the tyres then get the car balanced and tracked.
My question is I've read that the 225 stock tyres are really a 245 size so when i try to choose a rear tyre set i don't know what size to get, do i get a 225 or a 245 ??
the tyres i had in mind were 245 45 16 CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT for the backs, SO am I right in assuming I would have to buy a 245 45 16 tyre to replace the OEM tyres which are 225s ?????
If you have any other tyre sizes and brands please tell me.
Yes i am a noob and so were you once, i only bought the car a few days ago .
The roofs being replaced with a mohair one now, grooved discs and pads ordered so i need to plan which shoes to buy
any advice is welcome
regards Mark
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Honestly tread compound is more important than the 245. If I'm were you I'm would look to get a good performance tire that is available in the 205/225 stagger like the Bridgestone Re-11.
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I cant find that tire here in the UK , the nearest one I found were these, what do you think of these tires? best?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bridgeston...item2a2f8e9613
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bridgeston...item51b00e2c96
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rsh...=1390734395000
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