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Hyper Active · May 10th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wizbit (original)

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

The tyre sizes you can choose from other than the stock 17" size of 205/45-17 are, 215/45-17 or 215-40/17.

When your deciding which tyre to choose, there is 2 things you need to make sure of.
(1) That the tyre matches or exceeds the stock load rating of 84.
(2) That the tyre matches or exceeds the stock speed rating of V.

If you don't then your car wont be considered road worthy

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May 10th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#4
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 2,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wizbit (original) 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 The tyre sizes you can choose from other than the stock 17" size of 205/45-17 are, 215/45-17 or 215-40/17. When your deciding which tyre to choose, there is 2 things you need to make sure of. (1) That the tyre matches or exceeds the stock load rating of 84. (2) That the tyre matches or exceeds the stock speed rating of V. If you don't then your car wont be considered road worthy .