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what size tyres do i need??
« on: 15 May 2009, 12:30:20 »
need to get 4 new tyres on the mv6 estate, but not sure what size. all i know is the ones on there at the moment are wrong...

mid gives this info aswell

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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #1 on: 15 May 2009, 12:36:36 »
Do you have the handbook??
Are they 17"?
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #2 on: 15 May 2009, 12:54:54 »
Just read the markings on the side of the tyre
They should be something like 225 55 16.
225 width of the tyre
55 length from alloy end to tyre end.
16 radius of the tyre.
Depends on the alloys fited on the car there can be different numbers.
Write them down and go to the shop.
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #3 on: 15 May 2009, 13:53:31 »
Although 225 tires are factory fit , I dont agree with that size..

215 55 16 is much better shoes..consumes less fuel..and still very comfy..
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #4 on: 15 May 2009, 13:57:09 »
There were two factory variants on Omegas.
225 and 205, but considering the car in question if they're factory fit they will probably be 225
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #5 on: 15 May 2009, 13:58:08 »
MV6's are 235 45 17, but not sure on your current wheels?
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #6 on: 15 May 2009, 14:04:53 »
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need to get 4 new tyres on the mv6 estate, but not sure what size. all i know is the ones on there at the moment are wrong...

mid gives this info aswell

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cheers :)
that config, from memory, is for all UK sizes except 225/55/16
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #7 on: 15 May 2009, 14:06:21 »
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need to get 4 new tyres on the mv6 estate, but not sure what size. all i know is the ones on there at the moment are wrong...

mid gives this info aswell

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cheers :)
that config, from memory, is for all UK sizes except 225/55/16
That said, thats also (again from memory) for 3.0l auto, with HIDs.  Thought yours was a manual?
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #8 on: 15 May 2009, 14:07:21 »
For the record for our non UK friends, the UK retail spec wheel size for MV6 is 235/45/17 :)
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #9 on: 15 May 2009, 15:02:01 »
yours is ex plod paul so will be on 205/65r15 steel wheels  :y
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« Reply #10 on: 15 May 2009, 17:37:34 »
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For the record for our non UK friends, the UK retail spec wheel size for MV6 is 235/45/17 :)

thanks for info :y
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #11 on: 15 May 2009, 18:00:14 »
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Just read the markings on the side of the tyre
They should be something like 225 55 16.
225 width of the tyre
55 length from alloy end to tyre end.
16 radius of the tyre.
Depends on the alloys fited on the car there can be different numbers.
Write them down and go to the shop.

This number is a percentage of the width, ie in this case 55% of 225mm  :y :y
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #12 on: 15 May 2009, 18:04:44 »
My Elite is on 215/55/16 s . Thought that was standard???  previous owner must have swapped em.
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #13 on: 15 May 2009, 19:24:54 »
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My Elite is on 215/55/16 s . Thought that was standard???  previous owner must have swapped em.

Good choice :y
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Re: what size tyres do i need??
« Reply #14 on: 15 May 2009, 19:39:48 »
'98/'99 2.5 Elites were fitted wth 225/55/16v or W for the 3.0, spare was a 15", true MV6's models had 17", ex police omega's had a real mix of tyre and wheel sizes because most were de-rated spec 3.0 cars.
First of check wheel diameter.
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