Tyre question

1. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #1 4th February 2010, 23:04

   If a set of steelies have 185/55/15 tyres on would 195/45/15 fit on them?
   
   Cheers
2. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #2 4th February 2010, 23:06

   Yep
   
   
   
   EDIT: If it adds peace of mind, basically going from 185 to 195 tyres means that the width of the tyre 195 tyre (measured in mm from sidewall to sidewall) is 10mm greater.
   
   
   Hope this helps

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3. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #3 4th February 2010, 23:22

   But if 185 is covering the whole wheel (i.e. not stretched) then where does the extra 10mm sit on?
4. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #4 4th February 2010, 23:24

   To be honest I'm not a major expert, but as I'm aware, it just means the profile of the width of the tyre is simply 10 mm wider. (not to be confused with the profile from tread to wheel)
5. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #5 4th February 2010, 23:32

   Thanks for the help mate.
6. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #6 4th February 2010, 23:36

   No problem, I hope that sorts you out
   
   If you have any other problems with wheels or tyres, refer to this.. its pretty sharp:
   
   http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html