currently we have 255/55R17 tyres on our 2000 TOyota estima. seeing they are expensive i was wondering (because i dont know) if you can change the tyre size, make etc to a cheaper but still good set. cheers
fiatracer,
Nov 27, 7:15pm
yes - find out the original wheel size and type and buy some from a wrecker or similar. I'd guess 15s!
you would be fine going to the std 16" rims & a 225/55/16 tyre Seeing as you are already over height for tyres at the current spec, theres no way reasonable that you can go to a lower profile without costing more tehn what you are already paying. Sadly in fact, you need to go back to the 16" rims to get a cheaper profile tyre AND the correct speedo reading.
bellky,
Nov 27, 7:36pm
If the factory wheels are in fact 215 60 16 then the correct tyre for the 17s is 255 45 17. not sure on the cost of them though. I know you can get 235 45 17s for spot50 or there abouts.
General rule is . The lower the profile, the more they cost & the faster they wear out + the harder they are on the suspension. & the firmer the ride (read "harder on bumps")
bellky,
Nov 27, 7:52pm
They've^ only got 2-3mm of tread so you're gonna need tyres shortly anyway.
mrfxit,
Nov 27, 8:01pm
Why . the 2mm depth tyres I put on the Surf 30.000 kms ago are still warrentable. ;-)
kazbanz,
Nov 27, 8:13pm
Of course the idea is Buy these wheels. Fit them to the estima then advertise your 17's to someone with maybee a Tianna or late skyline
mrfxit,
Nov 27, 8:18pm
LOL Kaz. you are a bit of a mess this week, 1st you;re grumpy & now you're repeating your self ;-)
bellky,
Nov 27, 8:22pm
Whatever lol!
mrfxit,
Nov 27, 8:26pm
It's true, I can even give you the auction number that had those tyres & my then & current kms reading along with receipts of when they were fitted & have ONLY just this month swapped them over for another pair BUT the others are STILL warrentable (just) ;-) ~
kazbanz,
Nov 27, 8:27pm
Yea Mon Baby kaz is teathing. sleepless in seattle we are here
bellky,
Nov 27, 8:42pm
Cool story bro.
splinter67,
Nov 27, 9:03pm
large bottle of jim beam will help well it will help you anyway
jussa,
Nov 27, 10:47pm
finally someone who makes sense!. thank you that was very informative. xx
jussa,
Nov 27, 10:52pm
after a lot of calling around, getting different points of view from people. i have decided that im going with this dude who explained it to me the best on the phone. who suggested 215/55/17 @ $90 per tyre second hand . he said there is 80%tread left so ill check that out when i get there. have to drive out of town for it. While i am there ill check out the 225/55/16s as well.
mrfxit,
Nov 27, 10:57pm
Cool, thanks
mrfxit,
Nov 27, 10:58pm
Thats great, open minded with options as well ;-)
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