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Offline VRDan

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Tyre size examples please
« on: 22 March 2009, 20:33 »
Hey guys/gals im gona get some new tyres very soon and cant make my mind up what size to get.
My car is on coilovers and i have 7 x 15 inch wheel currently with 205 50 15 tyres and they look way to chunky.
Some examples of 195 50 15's on the same rim size and 195 45 15's would be a great help. Not sure how well the smaller profile will fill out the arches though, but i am planning to go a little lower with the ride height.
Thanks  :smiley:

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Offline Dan34

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #1 on: 22 March 2009, 20:38 »
check out tyrestretch.com for tyre size help, pretty handy site!

Dan

Offline Wayne

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #2 on: 22 March 2009, 21:15 »
Stick with 195/50/15's, 45's will throw your gearing out.

This was mine if it helps.


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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #3 on: 22 March 2009, 21:16 »
Got some examples from kells's car man. :)







Those are 195/50/15 so he informs me lol!

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #4 on: 22 March 2009, 21:58 »
i have 195 50 15 on standard rims and i look like a tractor.

Offline VRDan

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #5 on: 23 March 2009, 19:01 »
i have 195 50 15 on standard rims and i look like a tractor.

LOl  :smiley: Cheers guys.

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #6 on: 29 March 2009, 00:14 »
why not get 185/50/15? strech it right off them rims??? but if you do make sure they bead seal the rims before they fit the tyre's.
other wise once dirt and water seep's in it can cause corrosion between the rim and tyre and can cause loss of air, (bead leek).
and you dont want a flat tyre do we!???

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Re: Tyre size examples please
« Reply #7 on: 29 March 2009, 16:29 »
i have 195 50 15 on standard rims and i look like a tractor.
tis called mk3  :laugh: