Tyres for 14" Rims

1. ChrisPage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Nottingham Posts: 28 Saxo VTS 1998R

   #1 3rd March 2009, 21:48

   My VTS is on the standard 14" wheels - and I need to keep them.
   
   What tyres work? Technically it's 185/55-14.
   
   I wanted Toyo T1Rs but they only come as 195/55-14. Will they fit? I have heard rumours they may rub and catch inside the wheel arch.
   
   Would I be better going for something in the 'right' size (185/55-14)?
2. joevtr02 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2007 presteigne Posts: 440 2000 saxo vtr in possi blue buckets and full demon

   #2 3rd March 2009, 21:50

   no there ok as i have them on mine
3. ChrisPage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Nottingham Posts: 28 Saxo VTS 1998R

   #3 3rd March 2009, 21:58

   Thanks for replying. Do you use any spacers or anything on the wheel?
4. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #4 3rd March 2009, 22:04

   195/45/14 is the best size
   
   I've got 185/50/14 on the front atm!
5. shooorn94 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Midlands UK Posts: 4453 1.1??

   #5 3rd March 2009, 22:12

   I've got a full set of avon zv3's on mine, good quality rubber tbh, and quite grippy in the wet shockingly. However mine rub.. but that's down to it being a flat arch
6. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #6 3rd March 2009, 22:17

   another question, is there any lower profile tyres that are decent for vtr rims? im wanting something like 185/45/14's ?
7. ChrisPage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Nottingham Posts: 28 Saxo VTS 1998R

   #7 4th March 2009, 10:19

   I was told 195/55-14 T1Rs could rub on the inside of the rear arches - has anyone with these tyres noticed this at all?
8. westie-rossi Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 cheshire, helsby Posts: 1077 c2 vtr

   #8 4th March 2009, 16:42

   you have tyres that are 195 wide on wheels that are only 185 wide???
9. ChrisPage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Nottingham Posts: 28 Saxo VTS 1998R

   #9 4th March 2009, 16:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by westie-rossi you have tyres that are 195 wide on wheels that are only 185 wide???

   Well that was the point in the thread - finding out if they would fit! Currently I have 185/55.
   
   Seems the 195/55s will fit on the wheels - but someone told me Saxos are a touch tight for space in the rear wheel arch and 195s may catch inside. Don't know if this is a myth or not.
   
   Seems unlikly an extra cm would cause problems?
10. ChrisPage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Nottingham Posts: 28 Saxo VTS 1998R

    #10 7th March 2009, 15:32

    Just to make sure - on the standard issue 14" alloys (Mk1 VTS) 195/55-14 tyres will fit with no rubbing or other side effects?
    
    If they will work I'll order some Toyo T1Rs!