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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Blazing Storm on 10 February 2008, 20:54
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I have a set of 15" BBS RAs and want to put some tyres on them tomorrow. What size tyres should be used on them as I hear various sizes being mentioned from 185 55 R15 to 195 50 R15 and 195 45 R15?
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195 50 15's are the most common size used and are the cheapest! but all mentioned sizes will fit fine
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yep - mines on 195 50 15s as i could get a deal on them :wink:
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went for goodyear eagle f1's last time, £160 fitted, you cant argue with that!
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I'm running Bridgstone Potenza's, excellent grip and quite hard wearing. About £60 each.
Oh and they're 195 50's :smiley:
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pirelli p6000s for £72 for 2 .
Gotta love car tyres compared to bike tyres prices :grin: :laugh:
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I've heard fitting 195 50s will give a harsher bumpier ride compared to fitting 185 55s; how true is this?
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Slightly true due to the larger tyre wall on the 185 being able to deflect more and so absorb bumps better. It really wouldn't be a difference i would worry about!
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i got lowered rock hard shock n springs so it wont make a difference :grin:
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I have two 185 55s handy to fit with decent tread on. May just buy two new 185 55s to go with them but need to check costs tomorrow.
Thanks for the help guys.
I have a job interview in Devon on Tuesday to drive up to so want to get my wheels sorted out. I managed to buckle one of my current wheels so am running a temp steel wheel until I get the RAs on. OZ stopped making the particular wheels about 6-7 years ago so can't find a replacement. :cry:
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deffo go for 195 50's look alot better than 55's and less worble on cornering. you wont notice the difference in the too.
pearsonaly i like 45's just look alot better and dont make the wheels look like doughnuts .and im lowered .agree its abit harsh but its my daily and i have alot off speed humps .i cope just makes me go slow over them alot slower better for my fillings and my car
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185 55 and 195 50s have pretty much identical sized sidewall, 50 & 55 dont refer to the size in mm, its a percentage of the width ;)
Both are listed as std fit for MK2s, 195/45s have a lower profile which is handy for tucking under arches if you lower the car and/or have low offset wheels. This will give a slightly harsher ride due to the smaller sidewall.
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I went for 185 55 in the end, which is stock. Saved me a bit of money as I only needed 2. I'll probably never lower the car so not much point going for a much lower profile. The 185 55s still look quite good.
To look up tyre presures I checked the car manual and actually found they list what tyres are needed and they state 185 55 for 6J and 195 50 for 6.5J, and mine are 6J so I'm happy with that.
Cheers all. Off in a bit to get wheel alignment sorted.
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The wheel alignment is now sorted. Feels much better to drive again. :cool:
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Just got back having had my job interview today. Made a day of it and glad of it. That has to be the best drive I've had in my Golf. Not taken it on a long journey before and it just seemed to love it. Reminds me why I love MK2 Golfs so much. Such a pleasant drive. Remind me of this if I ever go through a bad patch and want to sell it... :laugh:
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