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Offline Leebob

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Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« on: 19 July 2012, 20:06 »
205's or 195's?

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #1 on: 19 July 2012, 20:27 »
mine r 205/40/15 better with 205 then 195

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #2 on: 19 July 2012, 20:30 »
195/50/15's loads of choice and cheaper then 205's
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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #3 on: 19 July 2012, 20:40 »
195/50/15's loads of choice and cheaper then 205'2

Currently on 205's and was thinking just the same as what you posted m8.Just wondered if people thought they were better or worse in any way as regards performance etc.Am i right in thinking they will fit the rims just as well as the 205's i have on now?

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #4 on: 19 July 2012, 20:41 »
I've tried both and prefer the 195's and like Wayne says there is a better choice of quality rubber at better prices than 205's.

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #5 on: 19 July 2012, 20:50 »
Currently on 205's and was thinking just the same as what you posted m8.Just wondered if people thought they were better or worse in any way as regards performance etc.Am i right in thinking they will fit the rims just as well as the 205's i have on now?

I switched mine from 205's to 195's and it was fine, no real difference in how it drove and they fit fine.

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #6 on: 19 July 2012, 20:54 »
I've just changed to 195/50/15 Uniroyal Rain Experts and they rock at £43 each.

They Did us proud in the rain at Castle Combe last week, in the wet.

Would recommend the change.

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #7 on: 19 July 2012, 20:54 »
Awesome.195's it is then.Cheers chaps :grin:

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #8 on: 19 July 2012, 21:38 »
I have 195/45/15s?
What difference will it make compared to 195/50?

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Re: Best size tyres for a Mk3 on 15's?
« Reply #9 on: 19 July 2012, 21:42 »
I've tried both and prefer the 195's and like Wayne says there is a better choice of quality rubber at better prices than 205's.


I agree...a little shorter on the gearing, a little tighter on the sidewall, and a little more adjustable on the 195s...they drive great on 195/50/15s.

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