Tyre size question...

[Derelict-UK]

Currently the car is sporting the size 185/55/R15 on standard renault alloys, would changing the size to 195/50/R15 work?

Or would it make a major difference (or not work at all)?

It would mean saving around £80 when getting everything done.

 

[bennyball]

tis is what i did to mine, made it feel quicker pulling away and handles better too! do it!

 

[SC03OTT]

It'll be fine. You changing all four corners?

 

[Derelict-UK]

Yeah, the fronts have a couple more thousand left in them but they are all different makes so I would rather do them all at once.

God for bid, Kwik Fit actually do PE2's for either £86.45 (185/55/R15) or £56.74 (195/50/R15)

Including valve/balance & tyre disposal the 195/50/R15 comes to £270.96 (for all 4).

 

[SC03OTT]

I's be asking for the tyres back and saving on the disposal cost. Take them to your local council recycling point (or tip, as they used to be called). They should take them, no problem.

 

[DannoTheGreat]

I'd go with 195/45/15 buddy.

 

[joshcliosport]

I's be asking for the tyres back and saving on the disposal cost. Take them to your local council recycling point (or tip, as they used to be called). They should take them, no problem.

Be sure to check this oiur first. I am sure my local tip (Northampton) has a sign saying "no thanks" for tyres

 

[Derelict-UK]

I'd go with 195/45/15 buddy.

I had these on my old clio and felt every bump in the road, thats why I am going for the 50's instead.

I will check my local tip for the tyres disposal, only save £6.00 though

 

[drhowser]

This says your speedo should under read by 1.1mph at 70, so there is almost no difference in the overall dimensions.

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

 

[Derelict-UK]

thats a great tool, thanks for that.

 

[drhowser]

No problem fella, it's pretty handy!