Quicky - Tyre Size

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR
    #1
    Howdy partners.

    Im upgrading my 14" vtr wheels to some after market 15's. I can buy them with tyres with the profile 195/45/15.
    Is 45 profile the correct one for 15's or is 40profile going to look better. Sorry I think ive had a brain fart and cant remember.

    p.s. I havent searched as im on my phone and it really doesnt like that button.

    Regards


    Sam
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #2
    Standard size for 15's on a Saxo is 45 profile (195/45/15)

    If you can afford and find the tyre you want in 40 id get that though.
  3. Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180
    #3
    as db said 45 is correct for 15's on a paxo.
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini
    #4
    45's for saxos, 50's scrub a little on full lock
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5250 Pink Jazz
    #5
    40 profile will cost more I should imagine, however, rolling radius is reduced so a slight gain in acceleration. Road noise will be louder too.
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Presteigne, Powys Posts: 736 96' clio 16v / 93' clio williams 1 / 00' saxo vtr.
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stinkycheese View Post
    40 profile will cost more I should imagine, however, rolling radius is reduced so a slight gain in acceleration. Road noise will be louder too.
    Not to mention you will feel EVERY little lump and bump which altho good for road feedback soon gets boring and uncomfortable,

    45's are a good all rounder as 50's seem oversized on a saxo
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2005 Frankfurt-Germany Posts: 203 Saxo VTS 1.6 16V
    #7
    Are there any 195/40 R15? I never saw some of these!

    Please post a link!

    Robert
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR
    #8
    Thanks people. The tyre package comes with 45profiles. I didnt know wether it would look too fat on the car. Guessing they should be fine and not need 40's