Best tyres for 7" Fuchs?

[Guest]

Sorry for the dumb question but I seem to be confusing the search facility!!!

The car that I hopefully collect on saturday has standard 225/50/16s on the rear on what I presume are standard 7" wheels (1988,E).

The rear tyres are pretty well worn and need replacing. Is 225 the widest I can fit on that wheel or can i go to 235/45 or even stay at a 50 profile?

Also, for when I replace the whole set, which are best for grip for dry fast road use? I loved the P-Zeros on the Ferrari but don't often see them on Porsches for some reason.

thanks,
al

 

[Andy Tims]

I think 225 is about as wide as you can go on a 7" rim.

P Zero's are quite common on 3.2's but for road use only it's not that critical. I've recencently done a few miles on Khumo Ecsta MX's (which are an inexpensive option) and they seem pretty good.

 

[Guest]

Yep - 225 is as big as you can fit on a 7. Next up is a 245/45 on an 8 or better yet a 9.

 

[Guest]

SO2s on mine which I've found impeccable.

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: Andy Tims

I've recently done a few miles on Khumo Ecsta MX's (which are an inexpensive option) and they seem pretty good.

Another vote for the Kumhos, they punch WAY above their price bracket, though Dan (porkersc) says you can't get them in 205's for the front anymore and I would always prefer to run the same rubber all round on one of these things

He recently got a great deal on conti sport contacts - under £250 all in inc the tax IIRC

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: johndglynn
He recently got a great deal on conti sport contacts - under £250 all in inc the tax IIRC

For how many?

I suspected that the 225 may be the max I could go too. Anyone hears of any 8s or 9s .... oh ... back of the queue? Righty o []

 

[bruceb]

My vote goes to Bridgestone SO"s, not expensive and they really suit the older cars

Bruce
83sc

 

[porkersc]

For a full set...Perk of being in the motor trade.Staff discount and all that. Glad to hear you got sorted. Your right back get to the back of the queue for the 8 or 9's[]..been waiting yonks. Can you believe that when I took mine to my specialist the other day a customer of his mentioned that he had sold his 7 and 9's for £500!!! How gutted where we[]

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: porkersc

Can you believe that when I took mine to my specialist the other day a customer of his mentioned that he had sold his 7 and 9's for £500!!! How gutted where we[]

For God's sake don't tell us stuff like that! []

 

[wormand]

I bought a set of Yokohama S1-Zs for mine about 2 years ago. Cost me the best part of £400 a set but they should last me years as I only do 1500 miles a year. They look the part as they have a very plain sidewall and grip fantastically

 

[porkersc]

Just getting out of the depression myself John..Felt like my cat had just died[&o]

 

[Guest]

I thought that they had stopped making the SO2s? I used to have them on the Griff and they were starting to get very hard to find. Agree, great tyre though. So, looks like I have the following to consider:

P-Zeros - 1st choice but expensive
S02s - if I can find them
Yoko S1Zs

thanks guys []

 

[Guest]

..and the Kumho MX mentioned elsewhere is in the same league and cheaper. Latest Goodyear F1s would also be worth a look.

 

[bruceb]

Burriana

try Micheldver tyre, I bought 2 front 205/55/16 over xmas for just under £150, Porsche N3 rated, some of the Net suppliers such as Black circles/Camskill seem to have them as well IIRC

Bruce,

 

[Guest]

There is no need for N-rated. You are paying a big premium for a dubious piece of marketing spin if you buy N-rated. You should be able to buy a good road tyre for under £100 a corner and a very good one for around £120 a corner. While it was about 3 years ago, I got Falken FK451s in 225/245 for IIRC around £75 each fitted and balanced at Bracknell Tyre & Battery. I had SO2s before that so I know how they compare. I got remoulded Colway track tyres for £40 each and they, while in a different league to real r-compounds, will comfortably perform with the best road tyres. I put Toyo T1Rs on SWMBO's Audi in much bigger sizes for under £100 a corner.

Just my $0.02s worth...

 

[Guest]

Doesn't anyone like the good old Michelin Pilots any more? I've just bought a new pair for the rear (225s) £85 each plus VAT including fitting and balancing, and the Guy came to me!

 

[Guest]

I just assumed the Pilots would be in the same price bracket as P-Zeros!

If i can get decent tyres a less than £100 each I'll be well happy.

 

[bruceb]

S02's in size 205/55/16 from Micheldever fitted and balanced N3 rated for £73.90 each a real bargain me thinks. Also paid £74 for a rear 225/50/16 eighteen months ago so prices holding fairly consistent. Hope this helps


Bruce

 

[Mike58]

I've got pilots on just now, where did you get them from?
Were they old stock do they have a central tread block , I really need a 225

Doesn't anyone like the good old Michelin Pilots any more? I've just bought a new pair for the rear (225s) £85 each plus VAT including fitting and balancing, and the Guy came to me! [quote/]