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wizbit · May 8th, 2008, 07:55 AM

Hi there

I'm currently in the process of looking for some new tyres for my 56 plate cooper R50 and have decided to go the non runflat option.

Needing advice on the size of the tyre (as no idea when it comes to this sort of thing), my runflats at the moment are 205/45 R17V is this the only size I can go for with my 17" bullets alloys? or can I go for 215/45 R17? (seem to be cheaper prices than the 205's) As interested in the the Goodyear F1s or Yokohama Paradas.

Also does it matter if I go for lower lettering than V?

I'm sure this has been brought up before so if you could direct me it would be appreciated

Many thanks

May 8th, 2008, 07:55 AM	#1
wizbit MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Right size tyres Hi there I'm currently in the process of looking for some new tyres for my 56 plate cooper R50 and have decided to go the non runflat option. Needing advice on the size of the tyre (as no idea when it comes to this sort of thing), my runflats at the moment are 205/45 R17V is this the only size I can go for with my 17" bullets alloys? or can I go for 215/45 R17? (seem to be cheaper prices than the 205's) As interested in the the Goodyear F1s or Yokohama Paradas. Also does it matter if I go for lower lettering than V? I'm sure this has been brought up before so if you could direct me it would be appreciated Many thanks