tyre profile help

vcorsab · Post by **vcorsab** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:06 pm

what profile of tyres should i get on these ? a was thinking 55 but a dont know what that would look like, they ones are 175/65/15 but they need replaced, slow punctures.

gazza_no7 · Post by **gazza_no7** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:04 pm

I would get 195/45/15 tyres mate, if you are going to be lowering it this is what you will need

vcorsab · Post by **vcorsab** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:16 pm

aye am plannin on gettin coilovers for it, but would a not need different wheels if your sayin 195 ? as the ones on it are 175 ?

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:42 pm

195 is the width. On a 15 inch rim like those picture above then 195 is a good size. Typical tyre sizes would include 195/50/15, 185/55/15 and 195/45/15.

I have my Corsa B lowered on coilovers probably sitting 50mm and both the 195/45/15 and 195/50/15 fit fine with no rubbing (I've two sets of alloys). The 45 profile is quite low, and more expensive so I would recommend 195/50/15.

vcorsab · Post by **vcorsab** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:56 pm

but would 195 fit them if there 175 ? am confused ha

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:06 am

Check the inside of the rim, it should say something like 6 x 15 et49. If so then a 195 tyre will fit. You can put different widths and heights of tyres on a rim but they must be the correct diameter eg R15

gazza_no7 · Post by **gazza_no7** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:30 am

Yes 195 will fit on them mate, get 45 profile too as it will give you a better ride

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:31 am

I would say 45 give a worse ride than 50 due to lower profile.

gazza_no7 · Post by **gazza_no7** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:57 pm

Might be more hard but better handling...

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:20 pm

Lol perhaps not noticeable on a 1.2

gazza_no7 · Post by **gazza_no7** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:07 pm

Was noticeable on my 1.0 when I went from 55 to 45

PRICER · Post by **PRICER** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:19 pm

You need 45 profile anything larger just looks wrong.

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:11 pm

Wrong is a bit harsh.

Based on the fact the op is buying second hand alloys, he is wanting value for money, and 195/50/15 tyres are simply better value for money as well as working just fine on a corsa b especially since he has a wheel with right offset.

PRICER · Post by **PRICER** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:48 pm

no point, save a few more pennies and get 45 profile as 50's just look WAY to wrong. you can pick up 45 profile tyres piece of piss you can get a full set of four brand new 195 45 15 tyres for £160
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195-45-15-NAN ... _500wt_969

tooth_dr · Post by **tooth_dr** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:34 pm

We will agree to disagree. Whatever price you get 45s for you'll get 50s for £50 cheaper.

And anyway if you put Nankangs on your car you've got bigger things to worry about.

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