Tyre Size Question......

[Oggy997]

I currently have Turini's with 195x45xR16 Tyres on there.

Will 205x45xR16 fit ok?

If so, what are the pros/cons?

 

[scottc5887]

They wont fit bcos the tyre will be wider than ur wheel. 195 means the width of the tyre which is based on ur wheel so 205 wont go on at all bcos its 10 millimetres larger. if u want wider tyres ull need wider wheels.

 

[Peperami]

Lol, ignore that post ^

Yeah they'll fit fine mate. Will have slightly more grip, at the cost of more tramlining and a harder steering feel. I find the car feels more agile on 195's.

Oh, and may scrub if you plan on lowering it much.

 

[Bloooor]

Ive got 205/40/16 on some 172 wheels and with only a 1.4 16v the tramlining is ridiculous! Ordered some 195/45s now

Thanks Peperami!

 

[sgtbash999]

They wont fit bcos the tyre will be wider than ur wheel. 195 means the width of the tyre which is based on ur wheel so 205 wont go on at all bcos its 10 millimetres larger. if u want wider tyres ull need wider wheels.

another glue sniffer perhaps?? you clearly have no idea what you are on about!:S

205/45/16 tyres will fit fine without any problems whatsoever

 

[Oggy997]

Well, I have it lowered on Sportlines......

What is 'tramlining'?

 

[Peperami]

If its bad will seem like you're driving a tank. Car will follow lines and ruts in the road, as if it were on tram lines... that make sense?

Tbh the difference between the two isnt gonna be that major, depends how much you notice these things.

 

[sgtbash999]

Well, I have it lowered on Sportlines......

What is 'tramlining'?

sportlines only lower it by about 30mm iirc so you'll have no issues with rubbing. PB Cup runs these size tyre on his cammed 172 Cup with no probs

 

[Oggy997]

Bah, I needed new tyres anyway - 5mm tread on the middle, bald on the outside.

Thats my justification!

 

[Bloooor]

sorry to hijack alittle but what tyre pressure is best for 195/45/16s? I know there isn't a certain measure as one car could be heavier than another etc

 

[Peperami]

32 front, 30 rear

 

[cat171]

They wont fit bcos the tyre will be wider than ur wheel. 195 means the width of the tyre which is based on ur wheel so 205 wont go on at all bcos its 10 millimetres larger. if u want wider tyres ull need wider wheels.

another glue sniffer perhaps?? you clearly have no idea what you are on about!:S

205/45/16 tyres will fit fine without any problems whatsoever

Pmsl at the dude giving out the wrong info.

 

[cliosportheth]

i usually put 30 all round,but i never really experimented with tyre pressures so cheers for the heads up on that one

 

[Peperami]

Even all round will make the back a little twitchy... try 2 more in front than rear. If you strip rear seats out, try 4 more in front than rear.

 

[bearne1]

Any recommendations out of the following?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s344p0

Have 2 cheapy rears tyres (tread never seems to go down!) and 2 195 width Goodyear eagles on the front.

Looking to try 205's this time round for more grip.

Thanks

 

[ben lee]

mitchelin or goodyears

try www.mytyres.com

they also do perili and dunlops in that size