SE and new tyres?

[BlackMX]

Ok,
so i have narrowed it doen to the RE001 and PP2. has anyone dríven their cars on both and their thoughts.

Any ideas where to get the best prices in Sydney. Bridgestone have quoted $294 including malance per wheel!!

Cheers

C+C

$294 I paid $210 including NRMA discount for 215/40/17 Adrenalins' 2 months ago from Jobson's in Caringbah. Give them a try. Did not include alignment though.

[Charlie Brown]

16 months ago I got some prices on PP2s from Blair’s (they were a few dollars cheaper than Bob Janes) were $238 for 205 x 45 x 17, $255 for 215 x 45 x 17 and $320 for 215 x 40 x 17.

215 P Zero Nero was $325.

I'll be in the market for a new set of tyres in about 5 months time and this time it will most probably be the PP2s.

I'm not to sure if my current T1-Rs improved with age or that I just got used to the soft sidewalls and sloppy handling. Now with 25K on board, I’m expecting to get another 5K out of them which is about the same as I got from the PP1s but the PP1s had 6 track days on them as well. Also my standard engine is obviously producing more power as it ages because it's getting easier to spin up the rears.

[Garry]

because it's getting easier to spin up the rears

Or the tyres are crapping out with age. I couldn't get any traction off the line from my T1-S's after they were about 1/2 worn out. Dont even mention their wet weather straight line traction.....or lack there of.

Having said that my current PP2's are having some traction issues at the moment as well. I'm not sure if it's worn tyres, new engine tune, the cooler weather or a combination of the three, but there's not much grip off the line at all compared to when they were newer or even my old PP2's.

[C+C]

Ok, have just called around for the best price on the bridgestone RE001 for
- 205/45 17\" $295-$335
- 215/40 17\" $210-$230

Crazy I know!!!

For obvious reasons I would prefer to pay less, however are the 215/40 a suitable option for a 7\" rim. Speaking to few salesman, they say that it fits within a tolerated 13mm rolling diameter change.

What is your experience with this larger 215/40 tyre on a 7\" rim with an mx-5, any problems with handling, comfort?

Cheers

C+C

[Charlie Brown]

You will find that the 45 series is a lot more comfortable.

205x45x17 Dia. = 616
215x40x17 Dia = 604, Speedo reads 2% faster than actual
215x45x17 Dia = 626, Speedo reads 1.7% slower than actual

Rim size is OK for any of these tyres however your shockies will work better with the 205s due to the lighter weight.

[C+C]

Hi Guys,

Having just checked my existing tyres and the size recommended on the metal plate in the door, apparently 205/40 and not 205/45 are the standard size. Can any other SE owner confirm this.

Apart from the standard 205/40's, this would make the following sizes suitable for the standard 596 mm diameter
- 215/40 (604mm)

Any others?, I dont think any 45 series would be suitable in size? Your thoughts

[timk]

I can confirm that the placard on my SE had 205/40