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advice on alloys and tyres please

Postby tatutym » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:45 am

hi,
ive got a 54 transit 220 connect swb

i have two sets of alloys and would like to know what tyres will fit it
i dont carry heavy loads

first set is x-type jag bermuda wheels 17" been told 205-45-17 buts whats your opinions (i know about the different wheel nuts for these)

second set is 07 focus st 18" opinions on tyres for these please
please help
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Re: advice on alloys and tyres please

Postby Aardvark » Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:23 pm

You'll need to know the wheel width as well as the diameter to choose a tyre size.
Then have a look at this tyre size calculator to pick a size.
http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator
Then see if you can
source a "commercial" rated tyre in the size.
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Re: advice on alloys and tyres please

Postby tatutym » Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:03 am

thanks looks like the 205-45-18 are the closest match of the two,anyone else know
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