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Old July 22nd 2003, 20:56
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Thumbs up Tire sizing???

Hello Everyone!
I'm running: 16x7 with a +40 offset
- '70 std. bug
- stock fenders
- CB cast drop spindles
- 2" narrowed beam
I'd like to know what people are running for tires. I'd like something reasonably priced and comfortable riding, but with enough performance to hold the 2L T4 in the back.
Any suggestions as to sizes, brands, dealers (Canadian?) etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave

p.s. these are the rims (in silver): http://www.fastco.ca/Wheels%20Frames/Wheels_index.html
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Old July 23rd 2003, 07:39
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Check out tiretrends.ca
They are Canadian and I have very good experiences with them.

As to tires, I run Kumho Ecsta Supra's on both my cars and like 'em very much.

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Old July 23rd 2003, 08:25
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im running Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's. 205/40/17 is front, 235/45/17 in the back. got them from tire world in brampton. close to steeles and torbram rd. my rims are 17x7 ET40's.
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I am running 205-40-17 and 245-45-17 tires on 17x7 and 17x8.5" boxster wheels. Tires are Nitto NT-555's.
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ive got 16x7's with ET40 too!
tyres are 195/45/16 up front and 205/50/16 at the back..
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im runnin ventus 205/40/17 all round but i want to get 235/45/17 on the rear
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