Updated 2021 Tyre Thread for avoiding tramlining on bigger wheelsets

[the Nefyn cat]

I'd go for the normal rating, not XL, they'll have much stiffer side-walls, not something you need with a relatively light car. They wouldn't be as bad as runflats, but still be bumpier than would be nice.

 

[ATM]

Or haven’t tried them but have a view, some insight or otherwise want to add to the discussion

 

[ATM]

Ah ok thanks, I did wonder that they may be unnecessarily heavy...

 

[Peawee]

Yeah the ones i had fitted were
Avon ZV7 Tyres: 225/40 R18 92W (Extra Load fitment)
Im also an M44 owner for reference, as for benefit....... not really. The cars weight isnt substanial even if it is a heavy car for a rag top, when you compare against cars with rim sizing to match this its really quite light. My choice was down to cost, national had the best price even over tyre leader when you consider fitting costs. Either way the change from my previous tyres is black and white

 

[HarleyVR46]

Just to add to this thread and help anyone struggling with bumpsteer / tramlining (more confirm what we all now know)

bilstein kit + poly bush (no notable change)

swapped wheels to style 68 17” on ZV7 ... absolutely transformed! It’s all in the tyres.

any questions about wheels/ spacers/tyre sizes / fitting the bilstein kit etc let me know, happy to share what I’ve learnt