Tyre supplier, but in rare sizes

[Onetrackmind]

Hi all,

There are loads of threads about where to buy tyres on this site, but I'm trying to find them in a size not stocked by any of the places I've tried so far. 235/40/17 is the size I'm searching for, which doesn't seem that unusual to me, but I can only get 235/45/17. This isn't a problem in the Uk or US but they don't seem to exist here in Dubai.

Any suggestions?

[IanUAE]

Motor Sport Wheels http://www.msw-me.com/our-location 800 943357

[matt_knowles]

Lol, Was just about to post exactly the same (size as well).

My rears as getting a tad low on the E36 M3 and I have just spent that last 30mins ringing around places.

No joy anywhere for this exact size! Was suggested the same at 235/45/17 but not sure if I want to compromise (even if the ride comfort is a little better!)

[Onetrackmind]

matt_knowles said:

Lol, Was just about to post exactly the same (size as well).

My rears as getting a tad low on the E36 M3 and I have just spent that last 30mins ringing around places.

No joy anywhere for this exact size! Was suggested the same at 235/45/17 but not sure if I want to compromise (even if the ride comfort is a little better!)

Not hard to wear out the rears on an M3! I have 235/45's all round which are fine at standard ride height.

Will try MSW in the week. Failing that, I might get a set sent over with tirerack.com or bring a set over in my shipping after the summer. Let me know if you have any joy elsewhere.

Surprised you haven't sold yours yet - looks a good'un.

Matt

[matt_knowles]

I tried MSW yesterday and they couldn't get any initially. I'll call them today and see if they have managed to find any.

I can get some Khumo's in a similar size for 500Dh a corner, might be worth a shot.

I'm not trying my hardest to sell it. I have dropped the price a bit, but then I keep spending on her too. I just love driving it, but it'll be less then ideal (even as a 2nd car) for the little one when he/she arrives.

[Randompunter74]

I got my "Rare as Rocking horse ste" 225 45 16;s for my E30 from Autohaus. However, they only ordered them for me from Ze Fatherland because they are doing a load of work on my car. They are not a "Tyre shop", so I woudn't call and question the price if you know what I mean.

If you want a rare tyre for a BMW though then they worked for me.

[Onetrackmind]

matt_knowles said:

I tried MSW yesterday and they couldn't get any initially. I'll call them today and see if they have managed to find any.

I can get some Khumo's in a similar size for 500Dh a corner, might be worth a shot.

The 235/45's will prob by be ok on the back of your E36. There was some rubbing under compression on the arch lip with mine but I have BBS 17's with an offset of et35. Your DS1 sunflowers are offset et41 so sit 6mm further into the arch.

I had Kumho Ecsta's on my E46 M3 in the UK and they were a great tyre.

Know what you mean about practicality. When I put my three year old in it the seat is a bit of a faff but still doable.

[matt_knowles]

Mine are 235/40/17 all round. I read this is normal on the earlier models

[Onetrackmind]

matt_knowles said:

Mine are 235/40/17 all round. I read this is normal on the earlier models

Yeah, it is. Just saying if you can't get the original size you can run the 235/45 instead. What size do the Kumho come in and from where?

[matt_knowles]

Sorry, I just read it wrong!

I've rang so many places now I cannot remember which sizes the Khumo's were in, but it was at the tyre shop directly opposite MSW.

I'll note them down tomorrow when I ring up, need to get some this week.......have visions of mine exploding in this heat!