Annoying tyre question
Annoying tyre question
Got 165/50 on my 15" rims that are 7J which you can see on the picture below
Anyway got a bald tyre so in need of change. HOWEVER i dont want as much stretch or no stretch at all but want to maintain a good look so want a really low profile tyre. Been looking about but carn't seem to find anything so does anyone know of a good tyre then with a low profile???
thanks
Anyway got a bald tyre so in need of change. HOWEVER i dont want as much stretch or no stretch at all but want to maintain a good look so want a really low profile tyre. Been looking about but carn't seem to find anything so does anyone know of a good tyre then with a low profile???
thanks
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195/45 is a decent tyre size mate. Toyos or similar brand would do
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thanks alex
you dont have any pictures do you?
you dont have any pictures do you?
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Toyos wont looks as "upright" as that though. Mine dont.
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True to say chris - those are BF Goodrich (same as michelins)
Toyos have a more curved side wall than most tyres.
Toyos have a more curved side wall than most tyres.
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they don't look to bad to be honest
would a 195/40 then be good for me, more of a lower profile?
would a 195/40 then be good for me, more of a lower profile?
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thats too low profile - itll send your speedo out. 45s are a very low profile. With toyos, it looks even less!
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i will have a look for some 195/45 toyos then
any where you would recomend then alex, or just try a few local places?
any where you would recomend then alex, or just try a few local places?
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mytyres.co.uk or blackcircles mate. I used mytyres before, and will probs again when I order my Conti Sport Contact IIIs in a month or two Toyos are good, but they dont grip well enough in the wet for my liking!
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You can't get 195/40s in 15", I'd have them otherwise!
I personally don't think 195/45s look right on 7j wheels. They are a correct fitment though.
They'll look like this Adam:
They're 195/45s on 7s.
IMO other better options are 185/45s, or kumho 165/50s as these will stretch less then the ones you've got now, but will still keep you out of trouble when it comes to scrubbing.
165/50 Kumhos on a 7:
I personally don't think 195/45s look right on 7j wheels. They are a correct fitment though.
They'll look like this Adam:
They're 195/45s on 7s.
IMO other better options are 185/45s, or kumho 165/50s as these will stretch less then the ones you've got now, but will still keep you out of trouble when it comes to scrubbing.
165/50 Kumhos on a 7:
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hmmm you've made the decision complicated now tim lol
you don't happen to have a picture of the 185/45 do you?
Oh & also been looking at some Toyo and they do a couple different makes of the Proxes. Which is bets for me?
you don't happen to have a picture of the 185/45 do you?
Oh & also been looking at some Toyo and they do a couple different makes of the Proxes. Which is bets for me?
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proxes t1-r mate
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185s on a 7:
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Definetley like the look of the 185/45s tim. Barley any stretch on them which i am after this time around for tyres.
Sorry for all the questions, but any particular make for them?
Sorry for all the questions, but any particular make for them?