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Old 12-02-2008, 07:16 PM
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right i'm ordering some tyres but wtf does it all mean.....i know the speed ratings (but that means at a constant speed) and extra load..???? but whats the best to get out of these (same tyre different prices)......
215/40/R17 Z XL.......???????
215/40/17 87Y......??????
215/40/ZR17 87Y XL with rim protector.....?????
does any of it really matter...cheers Pete
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By look's of it.......
Consider re-moulds


It seem's either different compounds or tread pattern's?

Linky to site mate?
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they are all pretty mucht he same, just slightly higher speed ratings and 2 of them are extra load, any of them are fine!
Rim protecter is a lip of rubber that sticks out over the lip to help prevent you curbing your wheels.
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yeh allready got one's with rim protector...................dont work at the speeds i hit curbs........
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Originally Posted by mrjenrst
By look's of it.......
Consider re-moulds


It seem's either different compounds or tread pattern's?

Linky to site mate?
...........3 sites....same tyre (with added bits.... )
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what tyre is it?
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Originally Posted by WongRS
what tyre is it?
.........what does it matter....falken fk 452

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Originally Posted by pete mcrash
yeh allready got one's with rim protector...................dont work at the speeds i hit curbs........
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Default Re: please please explain......doh

Originally Posted by pete mcrash
right i'm ordering some tyres but wtf does it all mean.....i know the speed ratings (but that means at a constant speed) and extra load..???? but whats the best to get out of these (same tyre different prices)......
215/40/R17 Z XL.......???????
215/40/17 87Y......??????
215/40/ZR17 87Y XL with rim protector.....?????
does any of it really matter...cheers Pete
Pete,
have you tried Camskill tyres.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s103p0
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...=m4b0s103p6203

£56.00 each.

cheers,
Manoj
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Which ever site you order from i'm sure you would get exacly the same tyre.
Websites arn't know for their accurate descriptions. All 452's have rim protector. And i'm sure 87Y would be the correct rating for that size.

You can always check Falkens website, can't remember what it is just google it.

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Originally Posted by pete mcrash
215/40/R17 Z XL.......??????? Z SPEED RATED EXTRA LOAD
215/40/17 87Y......?????? 87 WEIGHT INDEX Y SPEED RATED
215/40/ZR17 87Y XL with rim protector.....????? 87 WEIGHT INDEX Y SPEED RATED EXTRA LOAD
does any of it really matter...cheers Pete
If your car is fitted with for example 215/40/ZR17 XLs and you fitted 215/40/ZR17s it would give your insurance an excuse not to payout. Same if the weight index or speed rating are below OEM fitment.
Any reputable tyre shop shouldn't nail you with sub spec tyres provided you inform them of the intended application.
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Originally Posted by manoj
Originally Posted by pete mcrash
right i'm ordering some tyres but wtf does it all mean.....i know the speed ratings (but that means at a constant speed) and extra load..???? but whats the best to get out of these (same tyre different prices)......
215/40/R17 Z XL.......???????
215/40/17 87Y......??????
215/40/ZR17 87Y XL with rim protector.....?????
does any of it really matter...cheers Pete
Pete,
have you tried Camskill tyres.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s103p0
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...=m4b0s103p6203

£56.00 each.

cheers,
Manoj
.......yes mate tried falken uk, mytyres and camskill are the cheapest by far.....ordering 4 today......
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Originally Posted by pete mcrash
Originally Posted by WongRS
what tyre is it?
.........what does it matter....falken fk 452
i was just wondering why there seems to be different choices in it, all the fk452's have a protector on, i wouldn't of said you needed extra load really. Nice choice of tyre, good VFM.




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