PE2 SIZE?

[Tucker]

just about to buy two new PE2's for my mk2 172, have the option of buying

195-45-16

or

205-45-16


either with v or w ratings

which can i run??

and are the best for grip, price isn't really a problem

thanks,

Alex

 

[Peperami]

The first choice is the correct size.

 

[Tucker]

right,

so 195, 45 yeah??

 

[GazM]

what size is on it now? I think you can put either width on the 16's, the standard 16's on my 182 are 205's

 

[paul]

205 = 182
195 = 172 oem

 

[MarcoB]

195 are best for grip and v rated, your not going faster than 150mph are you?

 

[fUbAr]

195 are best for grip and v rated, your not going faster than 150mph are you?

narrower tyres give better grip? you sure?

 

[MarcoB]

narrower tyres give better grip? you sure?

More weight per sq inch makes it grip better, only when refering to this size and clios...

 

[fUbAr]

cool. didnt know that.

Wonder why Renault fitted 205s to the 182s then....?

 

[shiyan]

More weight per sq inch makes it grip better, only when refering to this size and clios...

lol

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

cool. didnt know that.

Wonder why Renault fitted 205s to the 182s then....?

Different offset on 182 to 172 so more tyre can touch the road

 

[MarcoB]

There is a big debate on the tyre size issue i merely chose 1 side.

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

i wasn't saying you were wrong - just mentioning that the change in the suspension geomety for the 182 allowed better use of a slighty larger tyre. 172 was designed to run 195 and 182 was designed to use the 205's. Horses for courses.

 

[MarcoB]

i wasn't saying you were wrong - just mentioning that the change in the suspension geomety for the 182 allowed better use of a slighty larger tyre. 172 was designed to run 195 and 182 was designed to use the 205's. Horses for courses.

That wasnt aimed at you, sorry. It was meant for fubar.

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

That wasnt aimed at you, sorry. It was meant for fubar.

- sorry had my typing head on

 

[Paul RN]

More weight per sq inch makes it grip better, only when refering to this size and clios...

Thats just a statement. I'd like to see any proof to back up comments that 195 gives more grip for a clio.

In general I've seen this discussed many times, there's no conclusive facts other than peoples views.

 

[MarcoB]

Thats just a statement. I'd like to see any proof to back up comments that 195 gives more grip for a clio.

In general I've seen this discussed many times, there's no conclusive facts other than peoples views.

Completely true

 

[Tucker]

thanks guys, gonna go with 195's as they about £20 cheaper

and if they're designed for the car then that's that

 

[caister]

You wont notcie any difference between 195s and 205s except a deeper hole in your pocket

 

[Giddyup]

195 are best for grip and v rated, your not going faster than 150mph are you?

Anyone want to buy some 205's then?!??1 I think i'm going to buy some grippy 155's :S

Weight per unit area argument makes no sense. When you are cornering hard, which is when you want grip, there is plenty of weight on the tyre. Even when its a 205!

 

[mikes]

I thought I'd decided my choice of tyre on the Black Circles website as I intend to replace all my tyres this weekend, then I came accross this thread, took me ages to decide the Brand of Tyre now I'm unsure what size to get

 

[Nafeun]

195, better turn in

 

[MarcoB]

Its purely theoretical.
205s actually have a softer compound aswell to compensate. They cost more, dont last as long and are more likely to aquaplane.

I think you neglected to notice what i said afterwards : only when refering to this size and clios...
As i mentioned it is debatable
Have a look here : http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=48&h=&t=78848