Winter tyre size - help

[joytodrive25]

Hi,

I am trying to find winter tyres of the 182, standard rs alloys. I can only find a good range in 195/45/16V or in 205/45/16H. Is there a massive problem with either of those options?

Cheers

 

[Addicted]

H and V are speed ratings, so I'd personally go with the V.

You can run 195's or 205's on any of the standard RS alloys, but with 195's you'll obviously have a little stretch.

 

[joytodrive25]

Even though I won't be anywhere near 130mph? I guess they are designed for sidewall strength etc. Can only find 205s in H for some reason.

And load rating should be 87?

 

[joytodrive25]

Closest I have found that are good -http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/michelin/alpin-a4/205-45-r16-87h-400363

So too high a load rating and H instead of V but correct width. Only going to use in winter when not on track or pushing the car hard so speed rating shouldn't be as important?

(meant to edit post but 15mins expired)

 

[Lal B3N]

H will be perfectly fine, I used H on my 182 a few times. It would only apply if you were exceeding H numerous times for long periods of time.

 

[172_Tom]

It might work out cheaper to find a second hand set of 15" wheels then get winter tyres in 195/50/15.

 

[Mikeyjp]

15" ftw, if you wanna save some money, i have a winter set of rims and tyres, keep my turnis mint

 

[joytodrive25]

Cheers for the help. I am going to use my existing cup wheels as a second set, was going to refurb them as a couple are badly in need of it but will get new turns or 2118s instead in the spring then get new tyres for them. Went for Michelin Alpin A4's from tyre leader.co.uk. Hopefully get fitted at the start of next week, had a bit of snow earlier so can't come soon enough. I will report back on these tyres in the main section as there doesn't seem to be too much on winter tyres on the site. Not enough CS people in Scotland maybe...