Tyres

1. LouisUK Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 615

   #1 8th March 2012, 15:53

   So i need to get some new tyres for my VTS alloys. But have a question.
   
   The VTS tyres are 195/45/15 and for Kumho Ecsta KH31 are £70 a corner fitted.
   
   But for 195/50/15, same tyre fitted is £50 per wheel fitted.
   
   What are the consequences of having a larger profile? Car is totally standard btw.
   
   ps: this is on black circles. If anyone recommends a cheaper alternative site/tyre then go ahead
2. Jack Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA

   #2 8th March 2012, 15:56

   Speedo will be slightly out. If the car is standard height you would be very unlucky if they rubbed on the arches. It will probably handle slightly differently as well.
3. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

   #3 8th March 2012, 16:57

   more body roll due to greater flex in the sidewall
4. LouisUK Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 615

   #4 8th March 2012, 17:23

   Guess i'll have to stop being tight and just save for it. Thanks anyway.
5. birchybalboa Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Ludlow, Shropshiree Posts: 368 Mk1 Grey VTS

   #5 8th March 2012, 17:45

   Toyos are only 34squid on camskills if iirc?
   195/50 15
6. Scott_Sz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Cambridge Posts: 132 Mk 2 VTR

   #6 8th March 2012, 17:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by birchybalboa Toyos are only 34squid on camskills if iirc? 195/50 15

   Which Toyos?
7. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #7 8th March 2012, 18:09

   pay the extra 20 for the kuhmos, not only are they good tyres, but 50 profiles rub if youre lowered with people in, and look like baloons.
   
   oh, thats per corner, buy the tyres from somewhere on the internet and then get them fitted.
   
   Edit: they seem to have gone up loads! for that price, they're a good tyre buy you may aswell get rainsports / michelin PE2's for that price
8. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

   #8 8th March 2012, 18:22

   i got a pair of kumhos fitted for £120 a few weeks ago. they are so much better than my rainsport 2s before, made a huge difference to the cars handling
9. LouisUK Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 615

   #9 8th March 2012, 18:31

   Over Xmas you could get Kumho's for about £50/60 per corner fitted. No idea why it's shot up since.
   
   Edit: For delivery only it's £57.66 per tyre on BlackCircles, or £43 on CamSkill. Not heard of CamSkill though.
10. Scott_Sz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Cambridge Posts: 132 Mk 2 VTR

    #10 8th March 2012, 18:45

    Just had a look on Camskill, that website layout hurts my eyes.
11. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #11 8th March 2012, 18:46

    camskills the most populare tyre website there is lol
12. daveymac Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Gateshead Posts: 429 Icelandic MK2 VTR

    #12 8th March 2012, 19:34

    try the tyrespot in darlo for the kumhos they deal with them.