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I got a set of alloys with 195/55/15 rubber on them, what are the correct tyre pressures for these.

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Musicfreek2002 wrote:I got a set of alloys with 195/55/15 rubber on them, what are the correct tyre pressures for these.

Thanks

Gulp - sure you've got 195/55 15?

I was about to jump in with both feet but my recomendation would be based on 195/45 15's

2.1 bar all round

Converted to PSI is 30 i believe am i right

carmadaaron wrote:2.1 bar all round

Carefull "carma" bearing in mind tyre pressures change with profile - i was gonna jump in with that but the tyre size made me think twice

k. i c ur point. 195/55/15 dont rub?

shuldnt vary too much.....

Nahnah, that's way off. You need 45's, or 50's if your cheap. 55's will cause problems when lowered and look horrible.

I run 2.6 or higher, I add a little to compensate for high loads and high speeds.

Speedlaw wrote:Nahnah, that's way off. You need 45's, or 50's if your cheap. 55's will cause problems when lowered and look horrible.

I run 2.6 or higher, I add a little to compensate for high loads and high speeds.

Exactly what i was thinking - the higher the sidewall the greater the pressure needed to keep it stiff

But the tyre size did worry me - it's not like it's common size like 195/50 15's is it?

sorry theyre 195 50 15's lol