Tyre size 172 Cup

[Dark Side]

Hi, sure this has been discussed but wanted to ask.

I have just bought a 2002 172 cup with standard 16" Turini wheels which is running Hankook Ventus V12 tyres in 205/45/16, are these correct?

I ask because it seems to tramline and is worse one rough roads which has had roadworks to one side of the lane and wants to wonder with the road surface.

I want to swap it to run Michelin Pilot Sports but am unsure on the size, I'm sure they should be 195/45/16.

 

[Matt W]

195 is correct. I found mine much better after changing to the correct size

 

[Dark Side]

I found when pushed hard in a straight line it felt vague and wondered and through the bends felt heavy.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah 195, 205 do tend to do what you've described.

15's in 195 are spot on if you decided to go to that way in the future

 

[Dark Side]

I've decided to go for a set of Continental CONTI SPORT 3 in 195/45/16 V

 

[imprezaworks]

What made you go for those mate

 

[Dark Side]

1. price compared to Michelin PS3 even with my discount through work and an array of tyre suppliers I have access to they were still big money.
2. good reviews from various people on here, pistonheads and work friends who own/owned RS models.
3. If I remember correctly Continentals were the O.E spec tyre for the Clio as well as Megane 2 models from that era.

 

[STEVE.M]

1. price compared to Michelin PS3 even with my discount through work and an array of tyre suppliers I have access to they were still big money.
2. good reviews from various people on here, pistonheads and work friends who own/owned RS models.
3. If I remember correctly Continentals were the O.E spec tyre for the Clio as well as Megane 2 models from that era.

I thought the contact 5 was a better wet weather tyre, and Rainsport 3`s are about £20 a corner less than the Conti`s with A rated wet grip.

 

[Dark Side]

Since having these replaced I must admit it drives and handles so much better, can't understand why you'd put the larger tyres on has it massively compromised the handling.

 

[cat171]

1. price compared to Michelin PS3 even with my discount through work and an array of tyre suppliers I have access to they were still big money.
2. good reviews from various people on here, pistonheads and work friends who own/owned RS models.
3. If I remember correctly Continentals were the O.E spec tyre for the Clio as well as Megane 2 models from that era.

Correct.

 

[adamlstr]

I've decided to go for a set of Continental CONTI SPORT 3 in 195/45/16 V

Since having these replaced I must admit it drives and handles so much better, can't understand why you'd put the larger tyres on has it massively compromised the handling.

That size CS3 was the best 'road' tyre I ever put on my 172 Cup. I was truly amazed at the wet weather grip!

You are right, the Conti Sport Contact was the OE tyre for the 172 Cup, not sure about others.