16 replies to this topic

[kg55]

Time for some new front tyres 175/55/17 ie standard 5.5x17 wheel. what is everybody using now? as i do want to keep the car totally standard

[gaffer1986]

195/45/17 Hankook V12 is the best think I've done to this car.

[Allan]

I believe that Bridgestone Potenzas were the original fit. That's what I've put on. Available, but not readily. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

[turbo boy]

195/45/17 Conti 3 can't be beaten on a standard wheel IMO

[anz3001]

Totally standard = Bridgestone RE040 in 175/55x17

[hairy]

Totally standard = Bridgestone RE040 in 175/55x17

 

[james.a]

195/45/17 Conti 3 can't be beaten on a standard wheel IMO

Yeah that, plenty of front end grip in the tank.

[TheRealVXed]

I have run 195/45/17s on the front for years.  Much better selection, and in my opinion the bridgestones compound are a bit hard for a RWD light car like the VX.  

 

Had Goodyear Eagle F1s for the past 7 years, and now about to put on a set of conti 5 on the car ::

[jonnyboy]

You can still get front Bridgestones its a bit of a myth that they were discontinued. They appear to be manufactured a little sporadically but they are out there. 

[kg55]

You can still get front Bridgestones its a bit of a myth that they were discontinued. They appear to be manufactured a little sporadically but they are out there. 

 

Very true i did find one supplier who still do them but £175 each is a bit pricy. Especially as this car has only done 500 miles in the last 4 years..

[kg55]

195/45/17 Conti 3 can't be beaten on a standard wheel IMO

cheers bud i have continentals on the the rear at present

[aquilaproejct]

The oem bridgestones were being manufactured still as late as 2014 when I bought some. They changed the pattern code as they had to recert them for new tyre regs. Tyre is unchanged though.

[turbo boy]

No brainer then? Go for continental 3's? Best place to get them seems to be Black Circles? 👍

[turbo boy]

I think they were designed for Suzuki Swift..

[jonnyboy]

Fitting a set of 195 nankang NSR2 today will see how they look.

[cthcth]

Late reply but in case anybody sees it I contacted Hankook & they say their 195/45/17 isn't suitable for 5.5j rims needs a minimum of 6j with 6.5 preferred. They referred to the European Tyre & Rim Technical Organisation recommendations which are online. I imagine all manufacturers do the same. Continental also have a technical sheet where the minimum for 195/45/17 is 6 rim. I know from browsing this combination works for you all but there may be implications for insurance liability if using tyres outside manufacturers spec.

[JonnyGspot]

Fitting a set of 195 nankang NSR2 today will see how they look.

Sorry to bring up an old thread but was looking at fitting these Nankang NS-2R 195/45/17 to the standard front 5.5j turbo alloys. Does anyone have experience of fitting this combo? I have read the NS-2R have stiff side walls, wondering if these will be suitable?