Fenland
Member Since: 15 Jan 2009
Location: Bideford
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 I have just changed my TD5 for a TD6  I would like to put on the following tyres 255/65 R17 as its a similar spec to the TD5 - The subject has probably been done to death but please  can you advise of any problems doing this??? TD6 / March 06
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 15th Jan 2009 11:35 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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I dont know if you will have any problems with the inner face of the tyre rubbing on the suspension., Ive never used that size or read any experiences here.If you try this tyre calculator it will let you compare the normal OEM stock tyre size in comparison to the tyre you suggest.Stock tyre is 235/70/17.Looks fine.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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| 15th Jan 2009 11:49 am |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
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I've got some 17" Cooper STT's coming. Andy at AJS recommended 245 but not 255. You may want to speak to him for advice (and purchase as he is a site sponsor...  ) The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
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Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
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| 15th Jan 2009 11:53 am |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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General AT2 new size in next week 255/65x17 111H.
They would do.
Andy.
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| 15th Jan 2009 12:12 pm |
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Fenland
Member Since: 15 Jan 2009
Location: Bideford
Posts: 15
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Many thanks all - I've spoken to Andy - very helpful and will follow up once he has prices
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| 15th Jan 2009 12:36 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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I've got a set of Goodrich BFG AT in 265 / 70 R17 - I've had no problems with rubbing the wheel arches and they seem OK off-road.
Mine's an 05 model - the later ones may have problems so check
SB
PS - the spare has to live in the boot unless you deflate it. My road tyres are Wranglers on 19" rims and the 17" combo are about 1.5 / 2 inches bigger (I've not measured them exactly) I see no ships........
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| 15th Jan 2009 12:37 pm |
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