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Title: What tyres on my 15" BBS alloys
Post by: goodo on 08 January 2006, 14:03

Whatcha,

I have a sportline cabrio with 15" black BBS alloys, dimensions 6 x 15. The tyres on there at the moment are 185 55 15. I have been advised that I can fit 195s to these rims (195 50 15) which gives approximately the same rolling radius. So my questions are:

1. Can I fit a 195 section tyre to a 6 inch rim?
2. Will the increased width of tyre improve the grip or impair the handling?
3. Will there be increased tyre noise from going up a size?

The 195 50 are actually cheaper than 185 55, so I'm tempted to go for these, but just wondered if anyone had any experience of this.

Cheers
Goodo

Title: Re: What tyres on my 15" BBS alloys
Post by: Lewy on 08 January 2006, 15:47

Nankang do a 185/45/R15 that would give you a slightly 'stretched' look, but as for more grip it depends on the compound, and as for tyre noise, I wouldn't be able to comment as my stereo is too loud!! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What tyres on my 15" BBS alloys
Post by: ...joe on 08 January 2006, 15:52

i got 195/50/15's on my bbs and they're cool.

Title: Re: What tyres on my 15" BBS alloys
Post by: jv on 08 January 2006, 17:16

195/50/15's are filthy cheap and will fit no problem. I went for 195/45/15's on my Sportline but then that is because I am a  :nerd: and think they look much better  :smiley:

I don't think you will notice any real difference in handling or noise across all 3 options.

Title: Re: What tyres on my 15" BBS alloys
Post by: BobbyT on 18 January 2006, 13:13

i am looking to change my tyres to 45's as i have 50's at the mo and i think there is far too much tyre wall, i didnt know you could get 185,45's! they might look trick!  :smiley: