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By NathanCTR01
#3845032
Hi guys.

I have £300-£350 to spend on new tyres. I have been told that 215/40/17 are the best size to go for but I'm really struggling to find the best options for this price range......could somebody please help. I have original alloys.

Thank you
Last edited by NathanCTR01 on Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By SteveDon
#3845046
I changed mine to 215/45/17. I went for Nokian zLine. £335 approx all in through blackcirles. Improved noise, comfort and handling from what was on before. Seem good in the wet weather we've had recently also.
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By wHAmEz
#3845048
Should have gone for Bridgestone Potenza REO50a. Would have cost about the same in a 205/45/17. The side wall on the 215/45/17 is hence. Worth keeping it in mind when you next need tyres. They'll handle much better.
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By NathanCTR01
#3845068
So not bothered about comfort at all just looking for handling and performance!

The side wall on the 215/45/17 is hence did you mean hentch?

Added in 30 minutes 43 seconds:
I'm thinking bridgestone s001 in 215/40/17
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By wHAmEz
#3845071
Yeah hentch damn spell check. The s001 is the new REO50a. Performance and handling for me yeah. There not too harsh either. The 215/45 would also make your gearing longer
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By SteveDon
#3845087
Just had to google "hentch". Getting old and not from London is my excuse. I have lots of crappy country roads where I live so horses for courses really.
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By wHAmEz
#3845096
Lol sorry mate [THUMBS UP SIGN]

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