tyre profiles

secla · Post by **secla** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:21 pm

Currently on 205/50/16 which i believe is the out of the factory size.

205/55/16 are considerably cheaper and 45/16 a little cheaper. Has anyone used either of these sizes and noticed any difference in handling ? Or should i stop being a cheap skate and just pay the extra

My other idea is to swap to some 15s for ultra cheapo tyres

Post by **4thgenphil** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:22 pm

pay the extra! 205 55 16 is rather big!

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:23 pm

I have 205/45/16's on mine and the handlings fine. Had the same profile on my 17's with no issue too

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:27 pm

195/55/16
205/50/16
215/45/16
225/45/16

Any other size. GET OUT.

Post by **Donald** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:27 pm

205/45/17 on mine, lucky me hasn't had to buy new tyres in the 13 months I've had the car

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:29 pm

i prefer 50 profile as less road noise and a bit more forgiving when going over potholes

secla · Post by **secla** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:34 pm

i suppose also dependent on the stiffness of the sidewall on the chosen tyre

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:28 am

Im sure vanzep and Indigolemon have 55 profile 16's

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:47 am

I did have 205/55/16 for a good few years. No ill effects with handling or speed indicated. Dropped back to 205/50/16 now though, as it looks better after the wee drop the Koni's brought with them

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:40 am

on my wife's lude i have put 205 55 on front and 215 55 on rear. 16" alloys from a Hyundai coupe f2 evolution. Handles fantastic. Car Not lowered they do look like balloons though.