Trying to compile a list of tyre options for the OZ Racing rims which are a popular choice as an after market upgrade for Rover K series engined S2 Elises and OEM on the Elise S2 135R.
The OZ Rim sizes are: -
| Front
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6.5J x 16" ET31
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| Rear
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7.5J x 17" ET18
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The prices listed are only approximations for a complete (4tyre) set!
The ideal sizes for the rims are 195/50R16 (front) and 225/45R17 (rear). However not all manufacturers make a 50 ratio front in 195 R16 so some people use a 45 ratio front. For this reason the tyres are split into two sections, 45 ratio and 50 ratio. The consequences of running 45 front are that the front of the car will sit lower because the total tyre diameter is reduced. On ABS equipped elises this may cause the ABS system to generate an error.
50 Ratio Fronts
Continental
Contisport Contact 2
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Price
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£400
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| Notes
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| Web
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Kumho
KU-31
Marangoni
Zeta
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Price
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£300
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| Notes
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| Web
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Toyo
Proxes R888
Proxes T1-R
Proxes T1-S
Yokohama
Advan A048
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Price
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£630
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| Notes
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Track tyre with only 5mm tread from new!
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| Web
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Advan A039
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Price
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£735
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| Notes
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Good wet weather tyre with only 4mm tread from new.
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| Web
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C.Drive
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Price
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| Notes
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| Web
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45 Ratio Fronts
These are all lower ratio front tyres!
http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78716
BFGoodrich
g-Force Profiler
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Price
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£735
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| Notes
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| Web
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Continental
Contisport Contact 2
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Price
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£400
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| Notes
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| Web
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Goodyear
Eagle F1 GSD3
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Price
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£ ???
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| Notes
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| Web
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Yokohama
A539
