205/40/16

[BusaNostra]

Do you think 205/40/16 will work in the seven?

Anyone have tried 40 series and 16 ?

Edited March 18, 2013 by BusaNostra

[bsimon]

205-40-16 is a hard size to find.

 

FWIW...The Caterham HPC was originally shod with 205-45-16 Michelin Pileups.

[BusaNostra]

I have a 16 inch wheels and would like to use it. I wonder if anyone has 16/40 & has handling issue.

I saw a couple of 40 & 45 tires - Bridgestone & kuhmo

If the HPC used them before, maybe it's ok?

Edited March 19, 2013 by BusaNostra

[scannon]

My Caterham came from the factory with 205/40-16 (or it might have been /45) Avon ZZX (?) tires. It handled well on those but changing to 205/50-15 front and 225/50-15 R-888's made a noticeable improvement in ride and handling.

[BusaNostra]

Thanks scannon -- I worry about the ride. The 40's is like a rubber band -- maybe I go 45-16? give a little meat.

40 looks good but could be a hard ride.

[scannon]

I don't think the difference between 40 & 45 will make much difference in the ride. It is more dependent on sidewall stiffness and overall construction.

 

I run 225/40-16 Toyo T1Rs all around on my Miata and the ride is quite comfortable even with the stiff springs and shocks. I don't like the T1Rs for their ability to flat spot after sitting only a few hours. After a day or two without being driven it takes 5 - 10 miles of thumping before they become round again. When the lift is not in use for other work, the Miata sits on it a few inches off the ground when not being driven.

[BusaNostra]

ok---so maybe i will try it, if i waste it...it's only money huh?

thanks for the feedback.

[raceral]

I am using 205/50/16's all around and I find the ride is good, not to stiff.

 

Al