Tyres for Serpent alloys

Swordy · 4th October 2017, 19:41

Hi all,
Putting Serpent alloys on a 75 tourer, is 225/50/17 the right size tyre to go for?
Any recommendations for tyres...don't want to open a can of worms on this

I don't throw this car around but like to go around a roundabout in the wet!!

Thanks
Paul

victorgte · 4th October 2017, 20:18

45 profile is the correct size rather than 50 but nothing to worry about as your speedo will be only slightly inaccurate. Will be slightly more comfortable too with a bit of extra rubber cushioning the bumps.
Personal choice is top brand tyres. Budget tyres may be fine for pootling about but from experience when you really need to stop quickly, they are useless. Top tyres will grip better in turns and stop quicker too. Look at the tyre labelling. If the wet grip symbol has A, B or at very least a C then it’s going to be better for you.

rovertone · 4th October 2017, 21:58

Rover changed the profile to 50 for Mk2's on 17" wheels probably to smooth out the bumps but there is premium cost over 45's.

I fitted Goodyear Efficientgrip to my Meteors being labelled as better than most for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels. I am happy with the road holding wet & dry but just a little disappointed with road noise, they tend to boom on anything but really smooth surfaces.

ZedTeeT · 4th October 2017, 22:46

I can only go on my own experiences, but I've found the following selection to be pretty good value for money. I like a combination of a reasonably quiet tyre with decent feel and without being too stiff.

Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Avon ZV5 or 7
Nexen NFera SU1

gozo ken · 5th October 2017, 20:35

Michelin CrossClimate 225/45 R17 W (94),
I've had these on for 2 years and can highly recommend them,,although haven't tried them in snow yet.
Ken.

Speedblock · 10th October 2017, 06:38

Hello! I have GoodYear Efficient 215/50-R17 on my Rover 75 Serpents - lovely handling, and it looks good. Regards Christian Sweden.

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Swordy Posted a thing or two rover 75 Saloon, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,180 Thanks: 361 Thanked 79 Times in 60 Posts	Tyres for Serpent alloys Hi all, Putting Serpent alloys on a 75 tourer, is 225/50/17 the right size tyre to go for? Any recommendations for tyres...don't want to open a can of worms on this I don't throw this car around but like to go around a roundabout in the wet!! Thanks Paul

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victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	45 profile is the correct size rather than 50 but nothing to worry about as your speedo will be only slightly inaccurate. Will be slightly more comfortable too with a bit of extra rubber cushioning the bumps. Personal choice is top brand tyres. Budget tyres may be fine for pootling about but from experience when you really need to stop quickly, they are useless. Top tyres will grip better in turns and stop quicker too. Look at the tyre labelling. If the wet grip symbol has A, B or at very least a C then it’s going to be better for you. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

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rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 670 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Rover changed the profile to 50 for Mk2's on 17" wheels probably to smooth out the bumps but there is premium cost over 45's. I fitted Goodyear Efficientgrip to my Meteors being labelled as better than most for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels. I am happy with the road holding wet & dry but just a little disappointed with road noise, they tend to boom on anything but really smooth surfaces. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

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ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	I can only go on my own experiences, but I've found the following selection to be pretty good value for money. I like a combination of a reasonably quiet tyre with decent feel and without being too stiff. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Avon ZV5 or 7 Nexen NFera SU1 __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said. Last edited by ZedTeeT; 4th October 2017 at 22:53..

5th October 2017, 20:35	#5
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Michelin CrossClimate 225/45 R17 W (94), I've had these on for 2 years and can highly recommend them,,although haven't tried them in snow yet. Ken.