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slim_boy_fat · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile.

215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17

Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller.

Not that it make much of a difference.

I will probably go for the new goodyear F1 Assemetric tyres, they seem to be getting raved about in the press.

Second would be the toyo T1-R, really like these tyres, used them previously on my cars and they perform very well. Only draw back is the design is now a good few years old, and things move on fast in the tyre world.

Definatly will be going for 215/45-17 size.

Oh and a can of tyre foam!!!

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#7
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 117 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original) I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile. 215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17 Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller. Not that it make much of a difference. I will probably go for the new goodyear F1 Assemetric tyres, they seem to be getting raved about in the press. Second would be the toyo T1-R, really like these tyres, used them previously on my cars and they perform very well. Only draw back is the design is now a good few years old, and things move on fast in the tyre world. Definatly will be going for 215/45-17 size. Oh and a can of tyre foam!!!