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15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 02 Dec 2020, 18:47
by crazyhorse
Hi all, on a recent mot my stock 14 wheels had 2 advisory on the rears. They gave them a month before i need to change them..
I have mercs et31 15 inch steelies bought off a member here years ago. I never could justify spending on 4 new tyres but the time has come to upgrade.
I have had a look here but just want some advice before i fork out around 250 on tyres..
Stock suspension. 4 speed box.
Any pointers would be much appreciated, esp as I know this has been discussed so so many times..?
Diolch
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 13:22
by Cobra88
I have a set of 4 Michelin Agilis Green X 195/70 R15 C 104/102 load rated A wet Grip.
1.4% taller than the 185/14 stockers so no huge increase in diameter and made speedo less optimistic than standard.
did just over 1000 miles when i changed to A/T tyres.
Make me a sensible offer but collection from Ipswich only at moment.
Rick
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 18:42
by crazyhorse
I have a set of 4 Michelin Agilis Green X 195/70 R15 C 104/102 load rated A wet Grip.
1.4% taller than the 185/14 stockers so no huge increase in diameter and made speedo less optimistic than standard.
did just over 1000 miles when i changed to A/T tyres.
Make me a sensible offer but collection from Ipswich only at moment.
Rick
Bugger... just bought 4 new tyres from Blackcircles...thanks for the offer.
4 x Kumho PorTran KC53 - 215/70 R15 T (109)
£300 all in... hope they fit....
will post pics
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 12 Dec 2020, 16:27
by crazyhorse
New tyres on
Before
After
New tyres are Apollo Altrust+ 215/70 R15 S (109)
Pretty happy, van has lost its cuteness apparently... i reckon it looks ace.
Bit of drama with blackcircles but pretty happy.
Will be selling old stock tyres so post an ad
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 12 Dec 2020, 22:18
by slowcoach
Yea better
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 13 Dec 2020, 12:24
by ash1293
Are these on the merc 15x6 et31 steels?
Just curious as I know typically a 205 is the max width the tyre industry advise on a 6” rim. I reckon with a tall profile it shouldn’t be an issue.
I’ve got these steels with 205/70/15c. Was tempted to pick up a pair of the 15x6.5 et37 and some 225/70 to try on rear and see how they clear and drive but never found any cheap enough to play with.
Re: 15inch ET31 Advice?
Posted: 13 Dec 2020, 19:40
by crazyhorse
ash1293 wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 12:24
Are these on the merc 15x6 et31 steels?
Just curious as I know typically a 205 is the max width the tyre industry advise on a 6” rim. I reckon with a tall profile it shouldn’t be an issue.
I’ve got these steels with 205/70/15c. Was tempted to pick up a pair of the 15x6.5 et37 and some 225/70 to try on rear and see how they clear and drive but never found any cheap enough to play with.
ash, yes they are et31 6 inch, didnt even consider the width..my bad... was too worried about it fitting in the space. Van feels more sturdy on the road. Do feel i could do with a 5th gear now though. Havent been on a long drive yet to see but 1st defo feels even more of a crawler and second like first...
Will be interesting to see how speedo relates and rpm at 3, before swap it would be around 57...