debate: 45 profile or 50 on vts wheels?

1. joshg_7 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cumbria Posts: 1653 BMW E46 325ci

   #1 9th March 2009, 23:06

   as above...some say 45...some say 50? enlighten me
2. Roper Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 Derbyshire Posts: 1815 Black 106 GTi Turbo

   #2 9th March 2009, 23:07

   45 of course, standard tyre size
3. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

   #3 9th March 2009, 23:11

   45 on all 15" wheels IMO, more rubber on the road, stronger sidewall, and better feel
4. alextoffie Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Bolton Posts: 1300 Mauritius blue VTR

   #4 10th March 2009, 00:06

   45's definitely, why would you go for 50?
   
   i remember going from my VTR rims (185/55) to 15" ones (195/45) and i've got to say i really could tell quite a difference between the two in terms of grip and how confident the car felt in corners
5. dinga Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 not brazil,northern ireland Posts: 763 vts

   #5 10th March 2009, 00:14

   195/45x15 for road use.
   track tyres like r888 only come in 50 so that should be the only reason for using them.
6. alextoffie Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Bolton Posts: 1300 Mauritius blue VTR

   #6 10th March 2009, 00:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dinga 195/45x15 for road use. track tyres like r888 only come in 50 so that should be the only reason for using them.

   yeah i understand that, track use you don't have the choice but for road...
7. dinga Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 not brazil,northern ireland Posts: 763 vts

   #7 10th March 2009, 00:23

   i think you can get away with 50 tyres as long as your not too low.more likely to rub.
   50 are cheaper in therory than 45.
   rolling radius is larger in 50 meaning slightly poorer acceleration,but better top speed.
   50 will flex more during cornering.
   imo goodyear f1 is a great tyre in all conditions.
8. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #8 10th March 2009, 10:35

   195/45/15 is the correct tyre size. A 50 profile will alter your rolling radius / circumference, knocking your speedo out of sync.
9. IM_axles Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Nottingham Posts: 464

   #9 10th March 2009, 11:12

   45 would be a more ideal size, however some poeple go for 50 due to the availability of tyres in that size. 50 profile is also cheaper. But dosent look as good.
10. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

    #10 10th March 2009, 11:15

    I was told by a tyre place that having a 50 profile on a 15" rim will rub the saxo arches .
    Makes no sense to me, i can see loadsa room.
11. IM_axles Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Nottingham Posts: 464

    #11 10th March 2009, 11:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by liam08 I was told by a tyre place that having a 50 profile on a 15" rim will rub the saxo arches . Makes no sense to me, i can see loadsa room.

    On full lock they can rub a little bit.