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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.
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I would get 195/45/15 tyres mate, if you are going to be lowering it this is what you will need :)
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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 ?
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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.
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but would 195 fit them if there 175 ? am confused ha
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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
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Yes 195 will fit on them mate, get 45 profile too as it will give you a better ride :)
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I would say 45 give a worse ride than 50 due to lower profile.
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Post by gazza_no7 »

Might be more hard but better handling...
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Lol perhaps not noticeable on a 1.2 :)
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Post by gazza_no7 »

Was noticeable on my 1.0 when I went from 55 to 45 :)
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You need 45 profile anything larger just looks wrong.
TURBO LAG IS JUST FOREPLAY ;)

2.0 16v GSI SPORT TWIN WEBER 45'S AND KENT CAMS :]
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Post by tooth_dr »

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.
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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
TURBO LAG IS JUST FOREPLAY ;)

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Post by tooth_dr »

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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