195/45 compared to 195/40's

1. user_26132 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Notts Posts: 917 Saxo VTS

   #1 8th June 2009, 17:27

   Can anyone running 195/40/16 tyres tell me how much of a difference they make to running 45's?
   
   I Currently have 25's on a set of 16" 206 gti rims with spacers.
   
   With no arch linings these still rub on full lock.
   
   If i had 40's would it cure the problem..
   
   I fancy getting arch linings back in.
   
   or is it that the gti rims just arnt made for saxo's and therefore dont fit.
   
   Might just get some O.z's that fit perfectly.
   
   Any help appreciated
2. scottyGSI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 sunny Oban Posts: 754 Saxo VTR Nova GSI

   #2 8th June 2009, 18:08

   not sure about the offset of your wheels, but im running 16" tsw's with 40s.
   
   Arch liners still in and they catch slightly on full lock. Think the 40s are a fair bit dearer than 45s though.
3. machevelli7777 Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Little Wymondley Posts: 1063 VTR MK1 (SOLD)

   #3 8th June 2009, 18:10

   I got 16 40's on mine and there ok, lowered 40mm
4. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #4 8th June 2009, 18:51

   I'm pretty sure the 206Gti 'Nimrods' are ET25, if you can get your hands on some 10mm spacers, borrow those and just try that first before you go splashing out £300 on some new tyres.
   
   Ideally though you need 195/40's
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 8th June 2009, 19:32

   sell your wheels, get 15's of o 45's
6. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #6 8th June 2009, 19:36

   sorry to hijack is 15" on 50's ok as im looking at geting some tyers this month, i have noticed that 45's are hard to get at dealers around my area but 50's arnt, dont ask me why
7. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #7 8th June 2009, 19:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sykes2009 sorry to hijack is 15" on 50's ok as im looking at geting some tyers this month, i have noticed that 45's are hard to get at dealers around my area but 50's arnt, dont ask me why

   Depends how low you are, if you're down anything over 40mm you'll get scrubbing without arch mods. Even 40mm's cutting it, you might get the occasional rub on full lock.
   
   Some people however are down quite a bit and have no problems!
8. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #8 8th June 2009, 19:50

   im not down yet mate and when i do im only looking to go 30-40
9. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #9 8th June 2009, 19:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sykes2009 im not down yet mate and when i do im only looking to go 30-40

   Should be OK then on 50's, might still get the occasional rub on full lock still.
10. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

    #10 8th June 2009, 19:57

    last post because i feel im highjacking(sorry) the alloys are momo thunders, the ones i have are made in saxo fitment only, i have no idea if this would help them to fit beter and have no rubing
11. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #11 8th June 2009, 20:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sykes2009 last post because i feel im highjacking(sorry) the alloys are momo thunders, the ones i have are made in saxo fitment only, i have no idea if this would help them to fit beter and have no rubing

    Not a blind bit of difference mate, VTS alloys with 195/50's rub when down low.
12. user_26132 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Notts Posts: 917 Saxo VTS

    #12 9th June 2009, 16:53

    Might have to invest in some pro race 1.2's anyway because im having doubts if my Brembo setup will fit :$
    
    Cheers for the info people i think i'll stick to 45's for now until i need new tyres
13. ad_182_uk Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1933 MK3 Imperial Blue Ibiza Cupra.

    #13 10th June 2009, 23:18

    im down 60mm with 16in oz alloys and 195/45/16 had to do some work to stop rubbing at rear, front is fine. if i wanted lower on the back would have to get the 195/40/16....... also if your wheels have the wrong offset as JoshB suggested, ive got some 10mm spacers for sale... and im in notts....