Weird Tyre Size Needed
Discussion
Howdy everyone!
The Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
The Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
Funkstar De Luxe said:
Howdy everyone!
The Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s3992p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_17_inch_R17_inch_-_235_50_17_235_50R17_OE_PorscheThe Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
johnoz said:
Nothing listed for that size, but thank youSlippydiff said:
Funkstar De Luxe said:
Howdy everyone!
The Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s3992p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_17_inch_R17_inch_-_235_50_17_235_50R17_OE_PorscheThe Porsche could do with some new rears before the winter comes back, but I’ve got a bit of an issue.
I’ve always put Continental Sport Contact 2 on her, but they don’t seem to be made any more. Also, when I put in the tyre size - 235/50R17 - it appears there’s almost no premium rubber available for it.
Am I doing something wrong here? Why can’t I find decent 235/50R17 tyres any more?
I really dislike having mixed brands (even over different axels) - is there anywhere I can find the Continentals?
Anyone else finding this an issue?
TedStriker said:
Tyre sizes are annoying. The latest Goodyear F1 asymmetric 6 you can get for the rear of a F30 BMW with factory 19" wheels but they don't make the front size. Especially annoying with xdrive as they really like identical tyres all round so had to go for the older asymmetric 5.
It’s such a pain. I really like the feel of the car with the Conti Sport Contacts - I’ve run them consistently for 10 years now - but I seems I’ll need to find something new ☹️Funkstar De Luxe said:
It’s such a pain. I really like the feel of the car with the Conti Sport Contacts - I’ve run them consistently for 10 years now - but I seems I’ll need to find something new ??
Conti sport contact 7 are apparently the best now - bit more expensive than F1 or PS4 though.speedking31 said:
https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Continental/U...
https://www.mytyres.co.uk/search?priceCategory=rec...
Amazing, thank you very much!https://www.mytyres.co.uk/search?priceCategory=rec...
The more performance oriented SC5 is still available for the rears:
https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/continental/contisport...
I could only find the PremiumContact 6 in the 205/55-17 size.
The UltraContact seems to be a long-life tyre that might not be a great match for a sports car?
https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/continental/contisport...
I could only find the PremiumContact 6 in the 205/55-17 size.
The UltraContact seems to be a long-life tyre that might not be a great match for a sports car?
Edited by neenoy on Wednesday 3rd August 10:13
TedStriker said:
Conti sport contact 7 are apparently the best now - bit more expensive than F1 or PS4 though.
The SC7 is a really good tyre 
Similar prices to the F1A 6 where available and much less than the PS4S, which are becoming harder to get in some sizes. I expect that the PS5S is around the corner. The PS4 has already been replaced by the PS5.
Funkstar De Luxe said:
speedking31 said:
Amazing, thank you very much!Gassing Station | Suspension, Brakes & Tyres | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff