Which tyre size is it?

Willbo · 16-07-09, 05:37 PM

Not sure how many RS2's there are on this site?

But I am looking for some advise and i am sure that there is plenty of you that can give that on here.

An RS2 came standard from the factory on 245/40R17 Dunlops which were wraped round 7j-17in Porsche cup wheels.
I have just tried to put a new set of 245/40R17 Pirelli Asimertico's on and they just looked too wide and the tyre walls were on a real steep angle. We then tried a Bridgestone which didn't look as bad. But ended up putting 225/45R17's on. Which I think just look shit and the car looks undertyred (If thats a word).

The tyre company have now got one of every make in stock at 245/40R17 and we are going to try them.

Just wondered if any of you have come across this. Poss Mr Cox????

amanda · 16-07-09, 06:19 PM

Hmmmm us ur boys are having probs with tires as well see here

http://www.quattroforum.com/forum/ge...365-tyres.html

Coxy · 16-07-09, 07:48 PM

errr, I won't be much help cos I'm running 18's on mine.

I can have a look tomorrow at work as I've still got the original wheels in storage.

mikes2 · 16-07-09, 08:11 PM

the only tyre in 245/40ZR17 which can be fitted to the 7" Cups on the RS2 are Dunlop SP8000. These were specially comissioned by Dunlop when the cars were new. No other 245 section tyre is approved for fitting to a 7" rim

SP8000s have been out of production for a long time and are not available.

You'll need to fit 225/45ZR17

Willbo · 16-07-09, 08:25 PM

Yeh i've fitted them already and there not good enough when your pushing on. I have herd that the new 245/40R17 Dunlop fits. So we're going to try them tomorrow.

Willbo · 16-07-09, 08:27 PM

If you could look that would help. Thanks Coxy
2 ro 3 of us are coming down to the Breakfast club meet. It'll be good to see some of you there.

SteveT63 · 16-07-09, 09:05 PM

When you fit them be sure to check the rear tyres inside, clearance from the suspension arm, thats where they catch if they are going to. Thats why they fitted 7s at the factory and not 7 1/2s like the recreations.

amanda · 16-07-09, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

the only tyre in 245/40ZR17 which can be fitted to the 7" Cups on the RS2 are Dunlop SP8000. These were specially comissioned by Dunlop when the cars were new. No other 245 section tyre is approved for fitting to a 7" rim

SP8000s have been out of production for a long time and are not available.

You'll need to fit 225/45ZR17

Have the sp9000 not been tried ?

Willbo · 16-07-09, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveT63

When you fit them be sure to check the rear tyres inside, clearance from the suspension arm, thats where they catch if they are going to. Thats why they fitted 7s at the factory and not 7 1/2s like the recreations.

Thanks for that. I'll let you know tomorow

Willbo · 16-07-09, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Have the sp9000 not been tried ?

There now Dunlop SP sport maxx. I'll give them a try tomorow.
thanks

16-07-09, 06:19 PM	#2
amanda quattro hussie!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: doin' it on all fours!! Posts: 5,993	Hmmmm us ur boys are having probs with tires as well see here http://www.quattroforum.com/forum/ge...365-tyres.html __________________ Mystic blue m3 ghay hairdresser mobile 4 sheds 1 shopping trolley Gti RS6 ...my baby

16-07-09, 08:11 PM	#4
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	the only tyre in 245/40ZR17 which can be fitted to the 7" Cups on the RS2 are Dunlop SP8000. These were specially comissioned by Dunlop when the cars were new. No other 245 section tyre is approved for fitting to a 7" rim SP8000s have been out of production for a long time and are not available. You'll need to fit 225/45ZR17 __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

16-07-09, 08:25 PM	#5
Willbo Mr 80 quattro! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carlisle Posts: 1,279	Yeh i've fitted them already and there not good enough when your pushing on. I have herd that the new 245/40R17 Dunlop fits. So we're going to try them tomorrow. __________________ VW Golf Tdi Porsche 924 Turbo (Brown) http://www.zolfe.com/Index.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqzmc...eature=related

16-07-09, 08:27 PM	#6
Willbo Mr 80 quattro! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carlisle Posts: 1,279	If you could look that would help. Thanks Coxy 2 ro 3 of us are coming down to the Breakfast club meet. It'll be good to see some of you there. __________________ VW Golf Tdi Porsche 924 Turbo (Brown) http://www.zolfe.com/Index.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqzmc...eature=related

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16-07-09, 07:48 PM	#3
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	errr, I won't be much help cos I'm running 18's on mine. I can have a look tomorrow at work as I've still got the original wheels in storage.

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SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	When you fit them be sure to check the rear tyres inside, clearance from the suspension arm, thats where they catch if they are going to. Thats why they fitted 7s at the factory and not 7 1/2s like the recreations.