street
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Dec 30, 2005 15:10:10 GMT
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Okay, ive finally finished refurbishing my 3 door cossie rims All i want to do is get some tyes for a reasonable price........ but I'm having no luck they're 15x7J, and ideally i would like the narrowest tyres i can get for them, wit a 45 profile prefferably. Ive just got back from 'quickfit', they informed me that for a 45 profile tyre to not upset the speedo reading, i would have to go for a wider tyre than standard The wider footprint, he informed me, would counterbalance the lower rolling radius and keep my speedo accurate WHAT B*LL*CKS! All i wanted to know is what tyres I could fit to these wheels, and all he could do was look on his computer and tell me what tyres the sierra coswortth origionally had...... USELESS! So i still need to know, whats the narrowest tyre i can safely get away with on a 7J rim? Will a 195 be okay? And if so, who does a reasonably priced 15" tyre with a 45 profile? Thanks! ;D
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Dec 30, 2005 15:16:09 GMT
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What width did you want?
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Dec 30, 2005 15:18:39 GMT
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onlyrwd
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Dec 30, 2005 16:26:03 GMT
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Click this www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/TyreCalc.aspIt shows you all different tyres sizes, differences and rim widths.. You'll need to know roughly what you need but it'll tell you info on it.
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Mick Gradually trying to own one of everything
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Dec 30, 2005 16:30:13 GMT
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175/50?
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SteB
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Dec 30, 2005 17:40:13 GMT
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Its not ucommon to go for a 165/50 on a 7" - if you want quite a considerable stretch. However, my tyre fitter told me it was dangerous and wouldnt do it for me - probably a show wheel only sort of affair.
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street
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Dec 30, 2005 17:54:00 GMT
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All very helpful, thanks! I didnt want a stretched tyre per say, what i really wanted was a narrower tyre for clearence purposes on full lock, but if i can get something like a 175 on there and its safe then i'd go for that! don't know how most garages feel about fitting this tyre/wheel cobo? Also, I'm suprised how cheap tyres are off the net, like mytyres How likely is it is it that the gommo's at quickfit etc will fit tyres ive purchased elsewhere? Or should i ask a smaller independent tyre fitter? Thanks all ;D
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Dec 30, 2005 17:59:17 GMT
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Kwikfit will charge a fair bit for fitting tyres not bought from them. You're best bet might be a small "under-the-arches" type of garage. There are some dodgy ones but a lot are run by enthusiasts who'll take a genuine interest in older stuff.
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richy
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Dec 30, 2005 18:02:40 GMT
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Scots is right - I use Welsh Dragon Tyres in Llanelli, which was featured in Retro Cars the other month, because they understand tyres - oh, and the owner has a Cossie Saph!
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Dec 30, 2005 18:44:04 GMT
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don't bother with kwikfit for tyre fitting they will charge you about a tenner per wheel including balancing (maybe more now). They are best used for there special offers. Find a good local tyre fitter who will charge you a fiver or less and be much more helpful.
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paul4be
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Dec 30, 2005 19:03:37 GMT
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Ok: 175/50 15's - Use on rims 5 - 6.5 wide 185/45 15's - Use on rims 6 - 7.5 wide
As suggested above for you, the 185/45 15's would be spot on and would still be fairly stretched on a 7 inch rim, whilst still being safe. Also as above, use an independant tyre place (costs me £5 for a swap and valve+balance).
HTH, Paul.
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street
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Dec 30, 2005 21:18:22 GMT
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Excellent, 185 45 15 sounds just the ticket. I think i know of an independant little tyre place too. Thanks for your help all! ;D
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