Tire recommendations...

[Bwana]

I'm getting some new wheels for the MG (Konig Rewind 15x7 +0) and haven't been able to decide on a tire... FYI, this is basically a very fast street driven fair weather only car.

I'm planning to run a 205 (pretty much max width on the MG) 55/15 so I've been looking at these options. I'd like to have your opinions on best value in this size. I was running 205/40/17 General Exclaims on it before and loved them but it's not available in this size. The other tire I've been considering is the Nitto NT-450 which is priced fairly similarly.

Thoughts?

[Bwana]

Bumpity...

[gumby74]

I just recently picked up a pair of Falken rt 615's in a 225/50 16 and tried them on for the afternoon. I must say, I was quite pleased. This is one sick tire for the price. (about $120 each) I am waiting to get my other 2 wheels back from powder coating on Monday then picking up the other 2 tires. Over all tho, I am a Dunlop/ Yokohama guy, but I have no idea whats going on in Dunlop land lately. Dont know if you have considered something from Khumo? Good tires, excellent pricing. Btw, I have admired your spider for a long time. Very sweet ride. Outstanding.

[Shift_Kouki]

^ What size (width) rim are those 225/50-16's sitting on.

Just curious as i read up on my own tire options before i give up searching and make another question thread.

And yeah, the old MG's had great lines. I miss being able to see one in the garage as a little kid. ('73 MGB)

[gumby74]

Not to jack original thread, I apologize. They would be 16x8 MB Competitions +25 offset. I love this wheel, now owning two and a half sets(one full 16", full 17x9, and two 17x8). Unusually light weight, five spokes, and nowhere near as common as the Weapons.

[Exar-Kun]

IF you can afford them, go with the Michelin PE2's...very sticky, progressive. Otherwise, I wouldn't hesitate to go with the ES100 or GFSport.

-Chet