Caterman7 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I've just purchased my first Seven. The car has Mini-Lites with low profile tires that appear too small. Can anyone help me out with some suggestions as to size as well as brand? Thanks. Sean L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 what size tires are on it? and post up some pics of your new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterman7 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 The wheels are 15 X 6.5 with Avon CR 500 tires. I just bought the car on eBay. I overpaid a bit but the car is exactly what I had been looking for (and dreaming about). As I write, the car is winging its way from VA to my home in CT. Can't wait to drive it.http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/9/5/0/4/3/webimg/275486239_o.jpghttp://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/9/5/0/4/3/webimg/275486265_o.jpghttp://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/9/5/0/4/3/webimg/275486300_o.jpghttp://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/9/5/0/4/3/webimg/275486385_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Welcome Sean, nice looking ride! I'm a little partial to the bare ali, BRG, yellow nose cone look! I think CR500's have a pretty good reputation for a mostly road with some track use tire. I think on the Cats they come with 195 x 15" size in either 45 or 50 profile (I can't remember which). They are also pretty expensive so unless they're old and hard, I'd use them for a while and wear them out! :driving: I think you'll find that a Seven doesn't need really big tires unless you're traction limited with huge amounts of hp! I replaced my original 195/50x15 Firestone tires with 205/50x15 tires to be able to get a better selection of tires and to get a little taller gearing on the highway. I think you could fit 205's on a 6.5" rim if you decided to go with a taller/wider tire. Where abouts in Ct are you? There are a few local Seven owners that try to get together occasionally, just to go for a drive and to hang out. We always have room for another Seven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Beautiful car. I wonder whose it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterman7 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I bought the car from Tom O. in Marshall, VA and I split my time between Manchester, CT and Weekapaug, RI . I'd love to hear from any 7 owners in the area to find out when they get together Edited July 12, 2009 by Caterman7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterman7 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Bruce: Did you have any trouble registering the Cat with CT DMV? I'm just curious as to what kind of grief I may be in for. Thanks, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The Avon CR500 195/45-15 is a good tire for road and track. They are light and wear well. The alternate choice is Toyo R888 195/50-15 if you are track oriented. Yoko does not ship their 195/50-15 A048 to the USA. Bridgestone RE11and Hankook Rs2 are available in 195/50-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Looks like you have the same basic car as I do, along with the mighty Kent Crossflow engine. How can you overpay for a dream? I agree about tires-it all depends on how old/hard they are. The biggest bang for the the "up-graditis" bucks I have spent in 2+ years of ownership was for a fresh set of rubber, replacing the 10 year old Michelin's the car came with. I went with track oriented Toyo RA1's. They are very sticky and have worn great, in spite of soft rubber.Our lightweight cars are very easy on tires/brakes. But sticky tires throw up a lot of stones, so they will cause a certain amount of road rash to your rear fenders and deposit a larger amount in your lap. Well worth it to me. Edited July 12, 2009 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Whoops, repost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi Bruce: Did you have any trouble registering the Cat with CT DMV? I'm just curious as to what kind of grief I may be in for. Thanks, Sean Check out the following thread. Some people had it easier than I did, but I got it done in the end. The nice thing is there's no emissions testing req'd in CT: http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 wow, im late in the game. first id like to welcome you to the elite group of people who own 7's and to this forum. if your wheel is a 6.5" you should be able to use a 205 tire no problem. i recall my old 92 vw corrado came stock with 15x6.5 wheels and 205x50x15 tires. here is a pic of what that size looks like. http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/oliver_1987/SDC11896.jpg also you can try to find more info the wheel/tire section on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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