fha772
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Jun 10, 2012 15:04:31 GMT
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Hi all, I have got a pair of Mercedes SLK spacesaver spare wheels sat in my garage. They have a calapsable, tempary use tyre fitted, that is a 155/70-16. I was wondering if it was possible to get a normal tyre that would fit these alloys? my reason for this is, I'm entering my W123 280E in the PPC £999 challenge, and for the drag runs I was thinking of fitting some narrow wheels up front, to reduce drag(I need all the help I can get!!). But because I've fitted 560SEC front brakes, the standard 14" steels won't fit the front any more. I hope somebody can help. Cheers Frank.  |
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Jun 10, 2012 17:43:48 GMT
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Depends what the profile of the safety humps are. For instance the wheels that are on the Bini with the runflat tyres are not designed for conventional tyres. What does it say on the wheel size stamped on the wheel. For instance 4.5x16 ET49 H2. The H2 is reference to the wheel profile and therefore confirm suitability.
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Copey
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Jun 11, 2012 14:17:00 GMT
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typical, I just binned two 16" space saver tyres
they were off a Saab if thats of any help?
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2012 14:17:27 GMT by Copey
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Jun 11, 2012 16:46:18 GMT
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would smart car tyres not be good? or are they the wrong size??
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cianha
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Jun 12, 2012 11:34:54 GMT
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Have you considered bike tyres?
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stealthstylz
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Jun 12, 2012 11:54:51 GMT
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165/40 16 is the smallest available IIRC
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fha772
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Jun 12, 2012 23:17:27 GMT
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Thanks guts for the replies, they've given me plenty to think about...
I've had a look today, the rim says it's a 4.5x16 H2.
I think a 165/40 16 should fit, I'll have to find 1 and have a trail fit.
I don't know if Smart car front tyres are any narrower, I know the Brabus alloys are 16's, so maybe the front tyres might be worth a look too.
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Jun 13, 2012 18:20:58 GMT
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I have 125/65/16 V rated tyres that could be suitable.
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