Tyre question

[Dcee]

Got the '98 S14a last week, and the dealer had fitted 4 new tyres. The car appears to have the standard alloys which the book says takes 205/55R16 tyres. However, the dealer has fitted Kumho Ecsta 225/50ZR16's. Is this OK on the standard alloys, or have I perhaps got wider than standard wheels fitted??

cheers

Dave

[goosegog]

I think (not sure and I can't be arsed to look) that the std wheels are 7" wide. It should say on the wheel centre

Wider tyres will give more grip in the dry but will be a bit more wibbly wobbly in the sidewalls than the correct tyre. It's all down to taste!

Ferg

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[Daniel san]

Standard rims are a 6.5" and personally I wouldn't be happy with a 225 tyre on it, I don't think it would sit right on the rim.



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[geoffs14]

I have 225/50 BF Goodrich Profilers on standard rims on the rear with no problem. Huge improvement in wet road grip and noticeably wider.

[Tom_S14]

Hmm, I'm thinking I might try some 225 next time. More grip in the wet would be seriously useful. Don't know if it's a weight distribution thing, but the S14 doesn't have as much grip at the back as a 944S2 or a 328s. (both very similarly powered cars)

Tom

[Dcee]

Rang the Nissan dealer where I bought the car - was told that a 225/50ZR16 has about the same rubber as a 205/55R16 and is fully compatible with the standard wheel, but obviously has more of the rubber on the road.

I might get another professional opinion just for my own peace of mind - I get a bit paranoid where my safety's concerned!

Dave