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StephenEggo

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Tyre sizes
« on: 20 January 2006, 08:25 »
I currently have 185/55 15's on my car. I was going to put 195/50's on it. Can I do this? The wheels are the standard bbs RA'S. If so which tyres are the best to go for. I was thinking of Goodyear Eagle F1'S.
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #1 on: 20 January 2006, 08:56 »
195/50/15's will go on fine i think! Just means that the tyre is wider and lower profile. I assume the wheel is size 6J? any tyre fitting place will tell you that. Im running 195/45/15's Uniroyal tyres. Cheap and cheerful!
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #2 on: 20 January 2006, 09:55 »
I hear the Eagle F1's are great but a bit pricey. Someone was telling me they could get Avon tyres for £32 a pop. More like it on the price front but I haven't a clue if they're any good.
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2006, 10:35 »
I can get the Eagle F1's for £32 from www.mytyres.co.uk. Great prices. Thts 195/50 R15's
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2006, 10:41 »
They will go straight on and will be exactly the same rolling diameter as the old ones, but will be slightly wider :)

The number '50' refers to a percentage of the width of the tire, so 195/50 are almost exactly the same as 185/55 :)
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2006, 15:49 »
Quote from: Stevy on 20 January 2006, 10:35
I can get the Eagle F1's for £32 from www.mytyres.co.uk. Great prices. Thts 195/50 R15's

That's the trouble with living in Belfast - Costs me at least an extra £10 a tyre to get delivered :angry:
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #6 on: 21 January 2006, 20:12 »
Im using avon zv3's 195/50/15 spot on tyre.
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Re: Tyre sizes
« Reply #7 on: 22 January 2006, 09:00 »
i personal use Bridgestone on my car and bike and alway will do never had a problum with them
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