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Title: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: MK4D4VE on 19 July 2011, 16:36

Hi all

Not sure if this is really ther right place to advertise but does anyone have any experience with a 215/40/16 tyre on a 7.5j rim? Since putting my Borbets on - fronts fitted with this size tyre, my front end has been really lively, wallows alot. I was wondering if it was due to these tyres seeming oversized or if it is because the make isnt overly amazing?

Whats peoples thoughts.

Thanks

David

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: Wayne on 19 July 2011, 20:17

What pressures are you using. :smiley:

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: CCGTI on 19 July 2011, 20:19

im suppose to be running these on my rear which are 9j

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: archie837 on 19 July 2011, 20:23

Should be the right size for that rim. I've got 6.5 wide 16's and run 195 40's on the front.

Like Wayne said check tyre pressures and if not that could be some of your front bushes?

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: MK4D4VE on 20 July 2011, 09:01

Erm... i think i put 32psi in it to see what it was like, but through shear ignorance i have no idea if this is the correct psi? Definately not bushes though as it was fine before i put these wheels on.

More food for thought, what are VR6's like in the wet, do all of them struggle to put any power down?

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: MK4D4VE on 21 July 2011, 09:11

Bump.

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: Wayne on 21 July 2011, 09:56

If I remember you had problems with the offset if so that might not be helping.

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 21 July 2011, 10:00

Quote from: MK4D4VE on 20 July 2011, 09:01

Erm... i think i put 32psi in it to see what it was like, but through shear ignorance i have no idea if this is the correct psi? Definately not bushes though as it was fine before i put these wheels on.

More food for thought, what are VR6's like in the wet, do all of them struggle to put any power down?

I have these tyres on my TT Speedlines, they are great in the dry but in the wet it's another story! I've not found a VR6 that handles nicely in the wet...

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: Lewy on 21 July 2011, 10:07

What tyres are they, nankangs?

I run 215/35 Falkens on 9.5's and don't have any problems.

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: MK4D4VE on 21 July 2011, 15:44

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If I remember you had problems with the offset if so that might not be helping.

You remember correctly, but please dont say that! I love my wheels! If i cant improve it i will have to take that into consideration.

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I have these tyres on my TT Speedlines, they are great in the dry but in the wet it's another story! I've not found a VR6 that handles nicely in the wet...

Mine is very similar, the wet is awful, dry however seems to be fine. Are all VR6's notourious for poor handling in the wet?

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What tyres are they, nankangs?

I run 215/35 Falkens on 9.5's and don't have any problems.

They arent Nankangs, but a similary poor make i think, came with the wheels so could be the brand i guess??

Title: Re: 215/40/16 Tyres
Post by: Wayne on 21 July 2011, 20:26

Well a low offset will screw up the steering etc so they will not be helping.