alistairvitesse2 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello all,I am sure the information is out there on th'internet some where but...I have a MK 2 vitesse and at the moment it is running n 185 70 R13 tyres (free when my brother's honda civic failed it's MOT) I can't help the feeling that it is a bit over tyred. drives ok but a little heavy on parking.Can anyone reccomend a decent set of tyres for it. I am currenty running on std. wheels but with Avo dampers and lowered front/rear.looking forward t hearing from youAl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 185/70s are a bit wide for the 4.5" std wheels I'd have thought.I've always run 175/70 tyres on mine, though on wider than standard rims (5.5" for many years but now 6"). These look about right and have the added bonus of having the same rolling radius as the original 155/80 tyres so your speedo / odo should read about right (will be under-reading a bit on your current tyres).Compared to modern PAS cars the steering will be fairly heavy at parking speeds whatever tyres you put on.CheersNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Got to agree with Nick, 175/70 13 tyres are surely the best bet for a road-going small chassis car.Do use a quality make, some of the dodgy Eastern European tyres about at pres. worry the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Very good warning about those 'bargain' Eastern European and godknowswereistan tyres on the market Tim. Many of the budget brands should carry a 'never uses on a damp road' warning!Stick to premium brands, only a few quid extra but is it worth skimping on the only thing holding you on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistairvitesse2 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I was thinking about getting some alloy wheels but then wouldn't have much budget for tyres. Now I think i will just spend the money an rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hi Alistair,You can get top quality 175/70x13's for £28 a pop. Not much more than you'd pay for el cheapos. I've got these:http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=42027220.110.29809&typ=R-104895&ranzahl=4&Breite=175&Quer=70&Felge=13&Speed=T&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=10&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=SoYou'll need to factor in £10 a tyre for fitting and balancing...If you are after some cheap alloys, I've got a set of Supaslots up for sale. You may prefer the more popular minilite look though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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