The current shoes on my 97 are 245/50-17. This size is not available on my shores. The closest alternatives are 235/50-17 and 255/45-17. What are you running on?

 

Pretty good selection of tires in that size. Speedometer off 1%

 

255/40/18s all round for me including spare,never had any problems.

 

Hey David. are you saying that someone with R17 wheels could use either of the alternatives Par mentioned, but speedo impact is only 1%?

I'm pricing new tires, some of them might be a bit cheaper than P245/50 R17.

John

 

Any issues with tyres scrubbing on suspension etc with the 255 tyres?

 

There is a website call automobile catalog that you can look up your car and it will give you alternative tire sizes. All the alternatives are within 3% diameter of the stock 245/50 17 size. I was off a litte in that the 235/55 17 tire is plus 1.9 %. That means when the speedo says 100 you are acturally doing 101.9 MPH. I was OK with that as I wanted to make my car "taller" in both gearing and ground clearance. I had 245/45 17s on the car when I got it and they were really to "short", ground clearance was a issue.

 

Thanks David!

 

Went for Goodyear 235/55-17. Supremely comfortable and minimal noise. Summer has arrived so topless cruising is wonderful.

 

My 1997 XK8 coupe [bought last year] came with BFG G-Force 255/50ZR17 front & back.
No rubbing on suspension components.
I'd like to change rims to 18' 7-spoke or double 5s.
Chris