nadg63 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 The car I have just purchased has got 'Minilite' Replicas on it measuring 16"x7", is anyone else out there running 16's if so what size tyres are you using? (brand/type also if you like!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I.m.h.o. 15x7 is max you should use on a TR7.With those 205/50 section tyres are about the maximum size that you can accomodate without modifications to the (rear)arches. but ... being a product of the world famous BL 195/55 tyres can also scrape your arches.Time for the good old "measurement is knowledge"I know it's all a matter of taste, although comfort and handling will suffer if the side wall of the tyres gets to low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I ran 16x7 on my spit, had 215/40/16's on them - standard size for the 16" factory wheels on mg tf's (both pics 16x7).just saying what size tyre I ran on my 16x7 as asked :-)(top pic courtesy of Ferny!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandracer Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 205/45/16 are good and will keep your speedo just about bang on, I have them on my DHC any they are fine, The ride is a little firmer.Tire size calculator; http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.htmlTire prices ::) http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s344p0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadg63 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks folks,Just had a look and it has 205/40/16's fitted - thought the profile looked a bit low!When the time comes, (as in when it has been converted and back running), will scrub out the current tyres and replace them with 45 profiles to get things back nearer to normal diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmcecosse Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Post up some pics so we can see how it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadg63 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Vinnyfastcar wrote:I ran 16x7 on my spit, had 215/40/16's on them - standard size for the 16" factory wheels on mg tf's (both pics 16x7).just saying what size tyre I ran on my 16x7 as asked :-)(top pic courtesy of Ferny!)Looks very nice, yellow is definately the go IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 ..yellow is the new BRG ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 BRG indeed as in Belgisch Racing Geel :P... official Belgium racing colours were yellow ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadg63 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 bmcecosse wrote:Post up some pics so we can see how it looks!Just rolled it out of the shed for a couple of quick pics - apologies for the total lack of artistic inspiration!Reckon when the time comes lower suspension will be on the cards.............!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I see where you can go with a higher ratio than my 40's - loads of room under those arches compared with my spitfire,I have got some 17" wheels in the garage with 40's on that I will put on when it gets warmer (as people are now putting 16" wheels on! >:( ...... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 car looks really nice ;)But i.m.h.o those wheels are way to big/tyre walls to skinny to be comfortable ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadg63 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 beans wrote:car looks really nice ;)But i.m.h.o those wheels are way to big/tyre walls to skinny to be comfortable ... Yes, profile is too low, but who is worried about comfort - it's a 'sports' car, though a TR7 is probably stretching that description more than a bit! (have a ride in my WRX with 18's and uprated suspension, makes the TR feel like an armchair!)But as said, when tyres are worn out I will be going to a higher profile road legal race type tyre as that will be ideal for what I will be using it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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