trichevy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Hi All, I have a correct set of UK spec OEM alloys that I have just had completely refurbished and was wondering what size tyres to fit?? What make tyres came from the factory?? I have searched but can't find any info on this and I am currently 6000 miles away from my car trying to organise tyre fitment this week!! Thanks in advance. Cheers Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Hi Ryan, You posted this in a locked section that's needs to be approved so I've moved the post out so that people can see it. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Pete. Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 UK sizes were 225/50-16 front and 245/45-16 rear. IIRC The rear is a proper oddball size with a limited choice of brands available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichevy Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Hi Lee, thank you for that I didn't realise. Cheers Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichevy Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Thanks for the info. Yes I am finding it difficult to get rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 UK sizes were 225/50-16 front and 245/45-16 rear. IIRC The rear is a proper oddball size with a limited choice of brands available. Yup - exactly as Pete says...... This is the same OEM tyre size as the Porsche 928s4 - so the 245/45/16 are out there; but at a price! I think Toyo and Bridgestone still make them though. And Continental will no doubt supply them in Porsche fitment - the Sport N2 probably....:wink: Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdriver73 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I have a set of uk ones off my car with all the right size tyres on ,,, I have a set of Uniroyals on the rears got them off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris300 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Mine are in the shed but can check what’s on them if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have Michelin's (245/45-16) at the back, which have been on car some years now. Believe you can still occasionally get them, but at a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have Michelin's (245/45-16) at the back, which have been on car some years now. Believe you can still occasionally get them, but at a price. How many years have your tyres been on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) I have Michelin's (245/45-16) at the back, which have been on car some years now. Believe you can still occasionally get them, but at a price. Your right! Michelin MXX3 tyres are pictured on the car in my UK marketing brochure. These guys still have them - love the description they give for them - "Old timer's tyres": https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres/michelin/pilot-sx-mxx3/245-45-r16-0-zr.html Edited April 6, 2018 by AndrewG Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 From memory the Michelin's have been on car for about 7 years. The production date is 2008 from memory, as I know they were 'a few years' when I got them at a good price. Think you can find Pirelli P Zero Rosso as well in 245/45-16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 From memory the Michelin's have been on car for about 7 years. The production date is 2008 from memory, as I know they were 'a few years' when I got them at a good price. Think you can find Pirelli P Zero Rosso as well in 245/45-16. They're 10 years old then, they really are overdue for replacement even if you have plenty of tread left of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Not a lot left of them, and looking to get a new set for this season, once I take car out of winter storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Good good, even if they don't look perished, they've probably turned to plastic. :lol: Nickz32's tyres turned to plastic and delaminated when he stuck it on the rollers and I think his tyres were not as old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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