Valver Tyre Confusion!

[Daz.]

Looking at getting some new boots and im confused! On MyTyres it has this:

PROXES T1-S 195/50 R15 82V Rim-protection only £ 32,40

PROXES T1-S 195/55 R15 85V Rim-protection only £ 45,80

Eh?! why are 195/55s so much more? Im presuming I can run both on the standard valver alloys but whats the justification for paying another £53.60 for the extra rubber?

Please explain!

 

[Matty]

Weird size thats why. Anyway Valver standard size is 185/55/15 not 195/55/15. Ended up putting 195/50/15 on mine as they are cheaper and more tyres available in that size.

 

[cat171]

yeah 195, 50 are well more common so theres your answer

and 185,55 the real size of tyre on the 16v costs even more, kwik fit the planks want £100 per corner for a michelin in that size !!

needless to say i didnt get any from them !

 

[Daz.]

Yeh I have standard 185/55s on now el cheapo tyres that were on the car when I bought it - four brand spankers too, its fun when you dont have to worry about wasting rubber!