Is 200 Tyres What Should They Be

[CHUNKY CHIP]

i have 2 is200 lexus

both 1999 v plates both have 17inch alloys as std but just went to do the tyres change rear x 2

1 car has 225-45-17 all round the car other has 215-45-17 allround

Not noticed this before hand until i just went to write down tyre sizes for prices any ideas theorys?

whats the correct size or did they play with tyre sizes cant see why but??

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[scudney]

Hello,the correct tyre size should be 215x45x17 all round.Having said that the S model came with 16in and some of the limited editions/the aero model came with 18's.On the other hand some owners have fitted a different variations with some having slightly bigger/wider tyres on the rear.Hope this helps.

[CHUNKY CHIP]

Hello,the correct tyre size should be 215x45x17 all round.Having said that the S model came with 16in and some of the limited editions/the aero model came with 18's.On the other hand some owners have fitted a different variations with some having slightly bigger/wider tyres on the rear.Hope this helps.

thanks

[CHUNKY CHIP]

What sizes do others have on their 200??

[LexIS200Sport]

My summer tyres are 215/45/R17

My winter tyres are 205/55/R16

And if I remember correctly, the tyre size for the 18" aero wheels are 225/40/R18

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

I've got 18" Aero alloys and yes the tyre size is 225/40/18

Mine says z18 not r18 what the difference?

[Venator]

The way the tyre is constructed. the R is Radial, Z is used for speed rating but thats usually at the end of the tyre size on the tyre.

[marsis]

hi,on book is typeA-215/45zr17....sedan,type b-205/55r16 89v...sportcross:type b-205/55 r16 89v...type c-p205/55 r16 89v...mayby this help

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

The way the tyre is constructed. the R is Radial, Z is used for speed rating but thats usually at the end of the tyre size on the tyre.

Ahh thanks. Just checked and it does indeed say R18Z

[matt-c]

Summer - 215/45 17

Winter - 205/50 17

[Igino Cazzola]

If you want to do it strictly by the book; 'use 215/45x17, but 225/45x17 are cheaper, and protects your rims when you park (too) close to the kerb.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

If you want to do it strictly by the book; 'use 215/45x17, but 225/45x17 are cheaper, and protects your rims when you park (too) close to the kerb.

How are wider tyres cheaper? Their more expensive surely?

[matt-c]

More commonly available = cheaper unit price

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

More commonly available = cheaper unit price

Fair enough, makes sense.