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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: remapped on 02 February 2008, 11:34
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would i be mistaken in saying the 195s are the better one to go for ? ( well darn sight cheaper ! )
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yeah i was running 195/45's on my mk1 on a 7.5 wide rim :smiley:
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depends how you like the the look of your tyres? 205's are the standard fitment but do have a much bigger sidewall than the 195's, as u say the 195's are cheaper and depending on what make u go 4 the 195's will give you a bit better handling.
trust me ive tested tyres in france with bf goodrich
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Surely 205's (standard on GTi's :rolleyes: ) have improved grip? Can't see how 195's can be better other than perhaps cosmetically? :tongue:
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can i just add..early gti had 195's (the flat looking alloys one upto 93/94 with the big center caps) and then changed to 205's with the 9 spoke alloys :tongue: :tongue:
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so 195s would have a better foot print ? and less lean on the tyer wall which would make them handle better than the 205s ? .... :huh: :huh:
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mine has 195's, but i have my spare alloy (same long beach gti alloy) on my passenger rear due to a puncture, the 195's look a hell of alot better than the 205's....cant wait to get the thing off tbh
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195/50/15s will have a sidewall of 97.5mm
205/50/15s will have a sidewall of 102.5mm
5mm differance.
205s will have 10mm more width of tyre in contact with the road, so better traction and grip.
195s will be more economical on fuel - less contact with the road.
Depends what you want the tyres for.
Cheers
Paul
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I put 195s on mine, just cos they're cheaper, so I can get a better tyre for my money, no adverse effects... :smiley: