Good tyres for Euro 17" Rims

**sodaz** · 08-06-2007 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Not sure on the wear rating of the Advan Sport. But for the C and S drive, they are 300. In comparison, S02 and your RE040 are only rated at 180.

C-drive is made for comfort and safety in the wet. So while it does not have as much dry grip as the S-drive, the C-drive is more predictable in the wet and is also quieter.

Where did you get your tyres from Aaron?

**terryansimon** · 08-06-2007 11:39 PM

if you want quiet set of rubbers, consider AVS db from Yokohama. back home, the tyres provided absolutely no noise intrusion at all on the humble Corolla without any sound dampening modifications done to it.

**aaronng** · 09-06-2007 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by sodaz

Where did you get your tyres from Aaron?

Got the first set of C.drive for our other car from Bob Jane at full price. Will be going to the local Tyrepower here for 225/50 R16 for $219 next.

**yourfather** · 09-06-2007 12:21 AM

I can prolly get you cheaper if you are in Melbourne.

**LXRY** · 09-06-2007 07:31 AM

Michelin preceda II, dunlop sport 2000a, yokahama advan's excellant tyres.

I'm on michelin's preceda's excellant tyres, little if any tramling, quiet and comfortable ride.

**BiLL|z0r** · 09-06-2007 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by LXRY

Michelin preceda II, dunlop sport 2000a, yokahama advan's excellant tyres.

I'm on michelin's preceda's excellant tyres, little if any tramling, quiet and comfortable ride.

I'm thinking of getting Michelin Preceda II for the front in the next few months. How's the wear rate on your Michelin's going? My wife had Michelin's once and they were fantastic. 50K km/s later and still heaps of tread, even on the front.

**free2d** · 10-06-2007 03:10 AM

Michelin PS2?

**LXRY** · 10-06-2007 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r

I'm thinking of getting Michelin Preceda II for the front in the next few months. How's the wear rate on your Michelin's going? My wife had Michelin's once and they were fantastic. 50K km/s later and still heaps of tread, even on the front.

Mine still new but the tread is quite chunky, so im assuming they will go the distance, crossing the fingers at least 50,000klm's ++

**euro77** · 10-06-2007 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by free2d

Michelin PS2?

Don't think you'll be able to get Michelin PS2 at 300 per corner.

**sodaz** · 10-06-2007 12:15 PM

What about tyre weights? Which tyres are lighter than others? The 17" rims are about 10kg in weight (about 1kg more than the 16") so I want to make sure that the tyres I put on aren't too heavy. They look awesome compared to the 16" rims. Can't wait to put them on. They should increase overall grip a lot.

Will it still be ok for me to use the 16" space saver spare? The overall diameter will increase 0.54cm according to my calculations - From 205/55/16R to 225/45/17R.

**yfin** · 10-06-2007 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by sodaz

What about tyre weights? Which tyres are lighter than others? The 17" rims are about 10kg in weight (about 1kg more than the 16") so I want to make sure that the tyres I put on aren't too heavy. They look awesome compared to the 16" rims. Can't wait to put them on. They should increase overall grip a lot.

Will it still be ok for me to use the 16" space saver spare? The overall diameter will increase 0.54cm according to my calculations - From 205/55/16R to 225/45/17R.

You need to check with each tyre manufacturer about tyre weight. There is a huge variance across the brands and many do not publish that info anyway.

And yes you can still use the space saver but the car will probably not track straight due to the difference.