What tyres.

[Sam.rog]

Searching for new tyres for my fd on the standard 17s.

Choices are extremely limited by what I can see online.
Its very difficult to get a full set of 4 in a premium tyre as the sizes don't seem to be catered for any more.
255/40/17 being the main culprit.

Anyone running slightly different sizes than mazda oe.
I can get ad09s in 225/50 17 and 255/45 17.

Compared to oem size. 235/45 17 255/40/17

The slightly narrower front tyre is closer in diameter to the 255.

Anyone run similar to get a decent selection of tyres?

 

[ajcascio]

Had the same issue and couldn’t find a brand that did all 4. Ended up giving up and kept to oem size. Pilot sport 4 rear and Toyo proxes sport 2 on the front.

 

[Shakeywakey]

AD09 fit really square so if you’re already close on road tyres you will rub.

This is a 265/35 and 295/30 AD09 on a 18x10/11

Personally I’d try to get a PS4S/PS5

 

[Sam.rog]

Got plenty of room for tyres (i think)
Its 25 ish mm taller than the oem size.

When it comes to tyres. I like em chunky.

 

[Sam.rog]

Decided to stick with oem sizes. Didn’t want the hassle of informing insurance ect.

Also checked my speed display against a calibrated gps unit. Its bang on. 70 is 70. Increasing the radius would throw this out and would under read. Which is a non compliance with uk law.

Decided to empty my wallet and gone for Yokohama advan A052.
They were fantastic on my impreza and weren’t over the top with road noise or excessive wear for a track day tyre.

Best price I could find delivered. If anyone is looking for some.