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greg123 · 11-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Hi guys,

Seen some ACE narrow space saver tyres, in tests it actually outperformed the handling of the stock tyre and the space saver was 115 wide!

BUT all seem limited to 50mph and carry 'temp use' markings etc.

Anyone know of a space saver style tyre that's fully high speed rated? OR, I did see a few years ago wheel system that had 2 tyres rather than one, puncture resistant due to the twin tyres. Called TwinTire by Avon or Yokohama, I can't find any tyre info on it now.

But I thought if someone still makes tyres for them, mounting them singly on space saver wheels may be the way to go.

Essentially I'm looking for replacements for 195/65/15 and 205/55/16 on VW group vehicles, or a shade taller I guess I can live with. I'd like to go a lot narrower, but need a decent speed rating and compound. Also I don't think brakes etc will fit behind rims smaller than 15''.

Any thoughts appreciated, Greg.

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greg123 Specialist, TDi & Vegoil Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, J26 M1, UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Space saver or 'TwinTire'TM system tyres on SS rims? Hi guys, Seen some ACE narrow space saver tyres, in tests it actually outperformed the handling of the stock tyre and the space saver was 115 wide! BUT all seem limited to 50mph and carry 'temp use' markings etc. Anyone know of a space saver style tyre that's fully high speed rated? OR, I did see a few years ago wheel system that had 2 tyres rather than one, puncture resistant due to the twin tyres. Called TwinTire by Avon or Yokohama, I can't find any tyre info on it now. But I thought if someone still makes tyres for them, mounting them singly on space saver wheels may be the way to go. Essentially I'm looking for replacements for 195/65/15 and 205/55/16 on VW group vehicles, or a shade taller I guess I can live with. I'd like to go a lot narrower, but need a decent speed rating and compound. Also I don't think brakes etc will fit behind rims smaller than 15''. Any thoughts appreciated, Greg.