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Title: tyres
Post by: rikki_essex on 01 May 2009, 13:32:12

Just phoned the local garage up and ask for two  225/55/16 for the rear. the bloke turned round and said ive got two nearly new michelin 225/65/16 he said it would not be a problem. is that right??

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Martin_1962 on 01 May 2009, 13:37:44

You want 55 not 65 - might foul the wheel arches with 65

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 13:59:59

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You want 55 not 65 - might foul the wheel arches with 65

I agree - I've got 225/55/16's on mine, and there's next to no clearance from the top of the tyre and the bottom of the spring on the front strut...

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: rikki_essex on 01 May 2009, 14:07:32

on mine there is quite a bit of room all round tho

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 May 2009, 14:10:21

TBH I'd just have new ones... I don't like 2nd hand tyres unless I know their history ::) ::)

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 May 2009, 14:10:31

A few issues

1) There Michelins...

2) There not original fit so insurnace issues

3) There second hand....so not worth more than 40 quid each fitted.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: tyreburner on 01 May 2009, 14:11:39

Also it will possibly screw your speedo ( i dont know which wheels drive the speedo on a mig)
Also on my rover turbo i put slightly smaller front tyres on just so i could transport 2 wheels to leicster( long story) and it screwed my abs all the way there.
heres a link to a calculator of tyre sizes http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresiz2.html

Hope this helps

Mick

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 14:12:05

I'd stick to a tyre that gives you the proper rolling radius if I were you, for a couple of points...

- May affect your handing (different size tyres on different axles
- May knock your speedo accuracy out if the bigger tyres to to be fitted to the rear wheels
- Could foul the arches/suspension components with any kind of a load in your Miggy.

Too many question-marks if you ask me, but that's just my opinion...


EDIT: - must type quicker!!  ;D

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: STMO123 on 01 May 2009, 14:16:05

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TBH I'd just have new ones... I don't like 2nd hand tyres unless I know their history ::) ::)

So you put new tyres on when you buy a used car? ::)

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 May 2009, 14:17:34

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TBH I'd just have new ones... I don't like 2nd hand tyres unless I know their history ::) ::)

So you put new tyres on when you buy a used car? ::)

Lol, I think the point is that second hand tyres are second hand for a reason....

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: STMO123 on 01 May 2009, 14:18:26

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Also it will possibly screw your speedo ( i dont know which wheels drive the speedo on a mig)
Also on my rover turbo i put slightly smaller front tyres on just so i could transport 2 wheels to leicster( long story) and it screwed my abs all the way there.
heres a link to a calculator of tyre sizes http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresiz2.html

Hope this helps

Mick

And here's one that will tell you how it affects your speedo reading:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: rikki_essex on 01 May 2009, 14:27:10

i got some off him before and they are still on the motor now. and he only whats £20 each for them

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 14:46:57

I'd phone around a couple more tyre places if I were you, and find one that has the exact size tyre you need - not worth taking the gamble  :y

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Dusty on 01 May 2009, 18:48:06

I have just purchased four wanli 225/55 x16 tyres for my miggy.
£200 including fitting.I have found them excellent.
No need to buy part worn tyres in my view. :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 May 2009, 19:44:35

There are many issues with using incorrect size as stated above in detail..

As for the second hand tires: They must have minimum 5 mm average tread depth which will let you 2 mm of useable life.. And must have production dates not more than 4 years (even 4 years is too old imho)