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Hi guys,

does anybody knows what tyre size for the 260rs? The factory fitted bbs wheels one. I know its 17" and i got 2 different sizes on the net.

they are 225/50/17s and 245/45/17s dont know which is which. Chasing up some prices for the tyres before the car gets here.Thanks

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Hi guys,

does anybody knows what tyre size for the 260rs? The factory fitted bbs wheels one. I know its 17" and i got 2 different sizes on the net.

they are 225/50/17s and 245/45/17s dont know which is which. Chasing up some prices for the tyres before the car gets here.Thanks

Your tyre placard (fitted when complied) should identify the correct tyre size.

The 225/50R17 and the 245/45R17 are within 5mm of each other in diameter. Also rim width may determine which tyre is a legal fitment.

Your 225's will range in price from $210 to over $400, and the 245's will range between $205 and $500.

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Your tyre placard (fitted when complied) should identify the correct tyre size.

The 225/50R17 and the 245/45R17 are within 5mm of each other in diameter. Also rim width may determine which tyre is a legal fitment.

Your 225's will range in price from $210 to over $400, and the 245's will range between $205 and $500.

Check with the compliance workshop that is complying your car, they will most likely know (although being a 260RS they might not) they have access to good tyre prices in most cases so that may save you a dollar or two?

Luke

Edit: How many people on here own a 260? Not sure how much help we lowly RS Four owners can be to you...

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Your tyre placard (fitted when complied) should identify the correct tyre size.

The 225/50R17 and the 245/45R17 are within 5mm of each other in diameter. Also rim width may determine which tyre is a legal fitment.

Your 225's will range in price from $210 to over $400, and the 245's will range between $205 and $500.

if your tyre size is not the right one wouldnt it effect the accuracy of the spedo?

im trying to get a tyre from good year. The model is GSD3 f1. It a good tyre. preety cheap compared to hankook and nankang for that size.

I dont know what the comploance place will give me for the tyres. I dont want cheap and nasty one.

BTW is rating Y too much for the ccar or right on par? Thanks

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if your tyre size is not the right one wouldnt it effect the accuracy of the spedo?

im trying to get a tyre from good year. The model is GSD3 f1. It a good tyre. preety cheap compared to hankook and nankang for that size.

I dont know what the comploance place will give me for the tyres. I dont want cheap and nasty one.

BTW is rating Y too much for the ccar or right on par? Thanks

Check this thread you will find some of the info you are after in here, try seaching the forum also, it seems a bit hit and miss but there is a lot of info on here already.

Cheers

Luke

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The bible (TRAA) identifies 'Y' speed rating @ 300km/h.

Whoever complies the car and attaches the tyre placard have a responsibilty to ensure the correct tyre is identified with respect to rolling diameter, speed rating and load rating.

Do not be too concerned about your speed rating, the load rating is the more critical.

For example the 245/45R17 F1 GS-D3 is a 94Y. That is the tyre has a load capacity of 670kg @ a max of 300km/h.

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The bible (TRAA) identifies 'Y' speed rating @ 300km/h.

Whoever complies the car and attaches the tyre placard have a responsibilty to ensure the correct tyre is identified with respect to rolling diameter, speed rating and load rating.

Do not be too concerned about your speed rating, the load rating is the more critical.

For example the 245/45R17 F1 GS-D3 is a 94Y. That is the tyre has a load capacity of 670kg @ a max of 300km/h.

which is suited for stagea? Im more concerned about the tyre grip. Load factor ok. Im very particular with tyres i hate michilens. i dont care how good you guys sya it is. it is POS!! so either im sticking with goodyear or perrilis p6(if they stil got them)

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Horses for courses. Tyres are a personal choice, some people are brand concious, others price concious. All the major manufacturers have some good tyres in their range. Your F1 GS-D3 is available in the 225/50R17,, but I have no listing for a 245/45R17. But I could recommend the 245/45R17 in the Toyo T1R for example. I personally run a Goodyear Rev Spec RS02 (235/40R18) on my Series II Stagea, and will be trialling the new Dunlop Sport Maxx on another vehicle shortly. I have had some very strong feedback from customers on this new tyre.

Wait until you know exactly what tyre size has been complied for the car and then look at the available options in that size.

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if you want to keep the stock speedo accurate, use this website and find some aftermarket tyres to use with any wheels.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

As far as buying tyres, just make sure you get same tyres front/rear. Replace all 4 at once. Rotate them maybe ever 6 months to a year, depending how you drive. Ive just rotated mine after 3 months and really needed to do. I do load up the front wheels quite a bit.

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they sort it out themselves and fit you the bill.

they will just use the cheapest tyres that are suitable unless you say otherwise.

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im going to ask them to save the tyres themsekves abd i will give them goodyears GSD3 for $198/tyre 245/45/17s so...his tyre is very good.

the review for t

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