Speedline Corse wheels ; what tyre-HEIGHT ??

[franx]

Am getting some 15inch 7J Speedlines because the excuse is that my front tyres on the Turinis are on the rebound and will need changing soon , might as well get some wheels then he !?


I've noticed that lots of you on Speedlines ride the 205-50-15 tyresize. Is'nt this 50 a little too high ?

195-50-15 being the correct one to keep the speedometer correct (compared to how the 16inch Turini-tyre setup was)

I've learned that the "50" is 50% of the tyre-width. My tyre specialist was warning me better to take the 195 tyres, he told me that 205 will not be the right height ?

Speedline riders , please share your thoughts/experiences !

 

[Fred@BTM]

205/50 15's are better in terms of "feel" and looks IMO

195's are a cheaper option however

 

[franx]

205/50 15's are better in terms of "feel" and looks IMO

195's are a cheaper option however

yep they do look nice ! But i'm really wanting to know if you're not changing the wheel-radius by a little when riding the 50 height ?

Anyone experienced a difference in speedometer ?

Also pics would be great to compare ; i know some of you have got the 195's which i do'nt think look too bad at all

 

[m3gar1980]

There would be a slight differeence, the sidewall would only be an extra 5mm taller, and speedo only out by 1.2mph... see:
http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

 

[franx]

^^ nice one that ! you're a :star:

Keep the votes (PICS) coming please

 

[franx]

There would be a slight differeence, the sidewall would only be an extra 5mm taller, and speedo only out by 1.2mph... see:
http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

205 is the optimal choice ; i've seen the light now . Thanks for the link, top man !