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MG-JOCKEY
22-10-11, 04:09 PM
hi is there any noticeable difference between the 45 and the 40 series as i will need 4 tyres shortly and the 40series is a good bit cheaper.
cheers
john
Supercharged_Z
22-10-11, 04:35 PM
if your local i have some really good Toyo T1r tyres on 45 profile sat, they are like new on the back and 4mm on the fronts, only looking for a little.
Southside_ZS
22-10-11, 05:38 PM
Sidewalls wont be as deep on the 40's so the arch gap will look bigger. Ride quality will be worse on the 40's aswell to due to the lower profile.
R8NMG
22-10-11, 06:50 PM
For 40 profile you will want 215/40/17.
Hambo-180
22-10-11, 07:43 PM
Got 215/40/17's on mine, they look good, handling is superb but ride quality is a bit harsh, tend to feel everything! 215/45/17's rub on full lock!
k7ngt
23-10-11, 02:02 PM
im running 205/40/17's on my straights, they are awsome, filled with nitrogen i get next to no tyre flex on the 40's, yeah the ride is harsh but lets face it the 180s arnt the smootest of rides....
MG-JOCKEY
23-10-11, 04:04 PM
if your local i have some really good Toyo T1r tyres on 45 profile sat, they are like new on the back and 4mm on the fronts, only looking for a little.
thats a great offer mate but i am in Scotland near Edinburgh or i would have had them.
cheers
john
MG-JOCKEY
23-10-11, 04:07 PM
For 40 profile you will want 215/40/17.

so is it ok to run 215/40/17 and they wont rub on full lock.
cheers
john
Jay-ZS+
23-10-11, 06:57 PM
if your local i have some really good Toyo T1r tyres on 45 profile sat, they are like new on the back and 4mm on the fronts, only looking for a little.

You willing to send Ross, any idea on courier costs? As at the moment I have one 215 and one 205 on the front!
Supercharged_Z
23-10-11, 07:25 PM
You willing to send Ross, any idea on courier costs? As at the moment I have one 215 and one 205 on the front!

I reckon i could have them sent cheap as they would wrap together just unsure of the weight.

With work I can send for 5.99. i rekon 2 parcels would do it!!
Jay-ZS+
23-10-11, 07:32 PM
I reckon i could have them sent cheap as they would wrap together just unsure of the weight.

With work I can send for 5.99. i rekon 2 parcels would do it!!

Or if your willing to split Id have one even up the front, or Ill take two to have a matching pair. Let me know and Ill sort payment out.
MG-JOCKEY
28-10-11, 08:27 PM
ok guys i am going for 4 tyres on friday i really fancy the 215/40/17 but no one has come back to me if they rub on full lock on the mk2 with a 180 kit.
please guys let me know.
cheers
john
Jay-ZS+
28-10-11, 08:29 PM
No they don't, got 215s on mine.
MG-JOCKEY
28-10-11, 09:30 PM
No they don't, got 215s on mine.

thanks mate thats all i needed to know.
cheers
john