Good tyres for Euro 17" Rims

**free2d** · 10-06-2007 03:10 AM

Michelin PS2?

**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 There is a huge variance across the brands and many do not publish that info anyway.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.

**sodaz** · 10-06-2007 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by yfin

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 There is a huge variance across the brands and many do not publish that info anyway.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.

Cheers mate. I'll start researching!

**aaronng** · 10-06-2007 10:34 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.

Put the space saver on the rear (like you are supposed to) and it'll be ok at a speed limit of at up 70km/h I think. Too bad with RWD vehicles, you need a full sized spare.