ds23pallas Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've just got some 15 x 9J ET0 wheels for my MX5 and I'm struggling to find a decent tyre to fit them. I originally looked at 205/50 but I think they're going to be too stretched for my liking. I've seen another car with the same wheels running 225/45 and they seem fine, but I can't find any tyres in that size except for R888s which are way out of my price range. Any recommendations on a reasonably priced tyre in a similar size? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Have a go with this calculator http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/ind...hp?showforum=33 then let us know what size works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Have a go with this calculator http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/ind...hp?showforum=33 then let us know what size works best. Nice, didnt even know that calculater was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Have a go with this calculator http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/ind...hp?showforum=33 then let us know what size works best. Nice, didnt even know that calculater was there Tell the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds23pallas Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 225/45 and 215/45 are very close according the the calculator. The question is what size is going to fit without handling-destroying stretch? According to Toyos site ( http://www.toyo.co.uk/productdetail.php?id...p;product_id=2) none of the T1Rs in those sizes are 'permitted' on a 9J rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 If they have to fit the 9j your only option is the 245mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds23pallas Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 That was my thought too, except that there doesn't seem to be a 245 made in 15 inch... Therefore I guess my only option is to stretch a 225 or 215 on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hobson's choice if your going for that J..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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