what size tyre is best...

[rikcup]

with coilovers, 195 or 205?

Need a set of 4 tyres and also ordering coilovers.

thanks!

 

[clio_luke]

on a ff 182 i would stick with standard size. so 205. but your profile says its a cup ff, so in not sure what tyre's were on a cup (if it is one)

 

[rikcup]

current size is 205/45/16

 

[Tom@JMS]

had 205's on my 182, now have 195's on AST coilies. The only difference good or bad is that the 195s do not follow tramlines in the road like the 205s used to (lorry ruts etc) so under power it seems more under control - especially when cornering.

Cant give a reliable opinion on performance as I changed tyre brand when changing size.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

I honestly doubt anyone could tell the difference in grip between a 195 tyre and a 205 tyre.

 

[rikcup]

i suppose the only issue will be whether 205's will rub or not

 

[Coby.]

Nah won't rub...... I'd stick with 205's but that is just my opinion

 

[Ralphizzle]

Keep it standard, so Two O' Fives!

 

[Donut]

If it ain't rubbing you're not low enough

225/40's also fit quite happily (on paper at least)

I have found the same as tompoms, that 195's run slight better on the motorway, also their slightly smaller diameter reduces my speedo inaccuracy. Plus they're significantly cheaper.

 

[clio_rs]

on a ff 182 i would stick with standard size. so 205. but your profile says its a cup ff, so in not sure what tyre's were on a cup (if it is one)

what is ff???? im getting confused bewteen 172/ 182/ ff 182 lol