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Boromir
Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 8
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Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 18:09 Post subject: New Tyre |
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I have Yokohoma tyres fitted all round, 235/80 R15.
I need to replace the front n/s one, but can't seem to find a Yokohoma tyre in that size, whats the next best thing? |
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JamesB
Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 11
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 22:59 Post subject: |
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Talk to a tyre company. Someone told me that an '80' profile is not allowed in this country, and you have to go to a '75' and a wider tyre. (80 refers to tyre wall height in ratio to width of tyre - I think!) |
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DRB-IT
Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Posts: 23 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 23:09 Post subject: |
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"80" profile tyres are not illegal. They are the "standard" size and are not generally marked as such. So if you are looking for a 235 x 80 x 15 try looking for a 235 x 15 and it will be an "80" aspect ratio. That's not to say you will find one but thats how they are marked. I think you will find that that particular size is effectively obsolete or at least as rare as "rocking horse droppings".
Good luck.
Dave _________________ Who needs roads? They only get clogged up with traffic! |
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Mutley
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 142 Location: Harlow, Essex
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 23:44 Post subject: |
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Found this site the other day...might be of use for any people here thinkin' of "going super size" with their tyres... ...it calculates the new tyres size on rim, and even calculates any speedo error...http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html _________________ One by one the penguins they slowly steal my sanity....
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Mutley
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 142 Location: Harlow, Essex
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 23:45 Post subject: |
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or this one...http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html _________________ One by one the penguins they slowly steal my sanity....
92 L300 Grey/Silver 2.5TD Auto |
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