Tyre Advice

[spivvy]

Hi firstly apologies if this has already beed discussed but i understand the rims on an S3 are

15x 7J with PCD of 4/108 and offset of 25mm.

what tyres can i put on these i currently have 55 all round and the car is too low also the rear wheel arch looks stupid i could go back to 60's
what is the experience of having bigger tyres on the rear to the front

[v8s4me]

spivvy said:

Hi firstly apologies if this has already beed discussed ......................

So many times you wouldn't believe it

But the conclusion is nearly always the same........... Dunlop Blue Response. It comes in 60 profile which fits the wheel arches well. The 55 profile is specified for the V8S.

Avons and Continental are recommended as well but the majority favour the "Blue Rinse"

[magpies]

and don't forget the Uniroyal Rain Sport 5's.

Check out the suspension wikki on here where people have posted their damper/spring/ride height info

[RayTVR]

Toyo CF2 Proxes are also good and available in the original 205/60 R15 V rated at a reasonable price.

[spivvy]

hi thanks for the quick reponse

so 205/60 R15 is the only tyre choice anyone ran the car with 55 on the front and 60 on the rear ?

[spivvy]

magpies said:

and don't forget the Uniroyal Rain Sport 5's.

Check out the suspension wikki on here where people have posted their damper/spring/ride height info

i still have all the orginal springs and suspension on it its on the list

Edited by spivvy on Tuesday 20th July 12:24

[v8s4me]

spivvy said:

........so 205/60 R15 is the only tyre choice anyone ran the car with 55 on the front and 60 on the rear ?

Why would you want to do that?

[Oldred_V8S]

magpies said:

and don't forget the Uniroyal Rain Sport 5's.

Check out the suspension wikki on here where people have posted their damper/spring/ride height info

Another vote for Uniroyals. These replaced my Blue Reponses and seem to be a much better tyre. Technology moves on etc.

[spivvy]

v8s4me said:

spivvy said:

........so 205/60 R15 is the only tyre choice anyone ran the car with 55 on the front and 60 on the rear ?

Why would you want to do that?

Honestly can't afford 4 new tyres the 2 at the front are fairly new

[Deeman]

RayTVR said:

Toyo CF2 Proxes are also good and available in the original 205/60 R15 V rated at a reasonable price.

Toyo Proxes here too. No issues and stick well. Have not found them too awful in wet either

[magpies]

tbh most decent known brands away from the 'ditchfinders' will be an improvement over 10 year old tyres.. But those mentioned above have good reviews by S owners.