What size tyres to get?

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What size tyres to get?

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Hi, just wondering if anyone would know what size profile tyres to get if im fitting 15" rx2 bbs with 60mm lowered? 45 or a 55?

cheers James
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195/45/15

55 is far too big

50 is acceptable but puts the speedo out a little and will scrub at 60mm
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Cheers, also will the shocks need changing at 60mm?
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They wont last very long at that drop and itll be a very bouncy ride.
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