15" winter tyre sizes

[eddc52]

So I run 15" OZ F1's with Ad08r's fitted on my 182 and due to a fairly decent commute cross country most days would like to pick up some second hand winter/all season tyres for when it starts to get colder, have used them in the past and certainly felt the benefit to doing so. I currently run 195.50 but this doesn't seem like the most popular size for slightly used second hand winters, can you run up to a 195.60 without any rubbing issues or even a 205 section with the right sidewall? 195.55 seems to be an even less popular size to me. Any help appreciated

 

[davo172]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182872901118

 

[imprezaworks]

Regards rubbing it’s going to depend on how low the car is.

Those above look good

 

[Pauleds]

Get those on eBay bought

 

[davo172]

Winter tyres do make a massive difference in temps below 5 deg .I also have a similar commute so swop to winters every year . Most people think they are only better if it snows ! lol

 

[eddc52]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182872901118

Thanks for the link, I had spotted those too and definitely considered them, bit of a schlep to get them but can be done. Car's running standard suspension and I probably wouldn't bother so much if I was running a more road oriented tyre but I'm a big fan of the Yokos so they're staying put!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Just run standard sizes. Make sure you're aware they aren't as effective at lower tread depths.. unless you're on a mega tight budget, if you're keeping the car for a while, just get some new ones. Even at £100 a corner, that's a far cheaper cost than ending up in the back of someone, or in a ditch :blush:


£55 a corner for Nokian WR D3 without trying to find a decent price :up:

 

[Pauleds]

I only ever run winter tyres on the vectra. Such a benefit in the wet especially when braking.
17" and pay 120 a pair for Michelin with 7mm left on them.
Wonder if this country will follow other countries in making winter tyres a legality?

 

[imprezaworks]

Imo nope they won’t.