Tyre sizes on 15" alloys

1. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

   #1 29th March 2012, 13:36

   I've got myself a set of 15" MVK alloys. They have 195/65R15 tyres on them but i don't think they'll fit in my arches.
   
   My car is lowered but i don't know by how much but i want to know what size tyres will fit so i can replace them.
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 29th March 2012, 13:37

   195/45/15
3. Jizanthapus Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593

   #3 29th March 2012, 13:37

   195/45/15 is the lowest profile you will find for a 15
4. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

   #4 29th March 2012, 16:55

   Awesome thanks guys.
5. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

   #5 29th March 2012, 17:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak 195/45/15

   +1 look rudee but im going for 50's for big boys you see
6. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

   #6 29th March 2012, 17:47

   My alloys are free Just hope they fit and need new tyres lol.
7. jones91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra

   #7 29th March 2012, 19:00

   Any lower than 40mm and you will need 45s as 50s will scrape around the arch
8. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #8 29th March 2012, 20:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by joe333 +1 look rudee but im going for 50's for big boys you see

   why???
9. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

   #9 29th March 2012, 20:58

   For anyone interested it's a
   
10. rick_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST

    #10 29th March 2012, 21:00

    195 50 15's are considerably cheaper than 195 45 15's, and i feel they have better road holding and better handling in general depending on brand.
11. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

    #11 29th March 2012, 21:15

    I'll have to work out how much i've been lowered then i can work out what would be better. They have a set of 195/65 on now so i can't even get it in the arch at the back.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rick_VTR 195 50 15's are considerably cheaper than 195 45 15's, and i feel they have better road holding and better handling in general depending on brand.

    The 50s seem to be a bit more common as well. I'm only going to get a set of budget ones from a scrappy until i can afford a sticky track day set.
12. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

    #12 29th March 2012, 21:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak why???

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rick_VTR 195 50 15's are considerably cheaper than 195 45 15's, and i feel they have better road holding and better handling in general depending on brand.

    Thats why
13. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #13 29th March 2012, 23:22

    fair enough if its for a purpose
    
    for looks, you can't beat a smaller profile
14. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

    #14 29th March 2012, 23:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak fair enough if its for a purpose for looks, you can't beat a smaller profile

    Oh yeah dont get me wrong looks 45 or even 40's on 16" looks sooo good!
15. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

    #15 1st May 2012, 13:28

    Been out for some advice today and i have found out that a 45 R15 has a slightly smaller rolling diameter than a 55 R14 and a 50 R15 has a slightly bigger rolling diameter.
16. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #16 1st May 2012, 13:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joe333 Oh yeah dont get me wrong looks 45 or even 40's on 16" looks sooo good!

    ride on mine is harsh as hell after going from 45 on 15s to 40 on 16s! I could feel a £1 coin if I ran over one....
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by link_heroz Been out for some advice today and i have found out that a 45 R15 has a slightly smaller rolling diameter than a 55 R14 and a 50 R15 has a slightly bigger rolling diameter.

    correct lol
17. RyanSaxo Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Midlandzzz Posts: 1613 The 'S

    #17 1st May 2012, 14:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by link_heroz The 50s seem to be a bit more common as well. I'm only going to get a set of budget ones from a scrappy until i can afford a sticky track day set.

    I'm sure you were the one that was asking about a brake upgrade?! And said you were running good tyres...
    
    Really no point upgrading brakes if you're running budget ones
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by link_heroz Been out for some advice today and i have found out that a 45 R15 has a slightly smaller rolling diameter than a 55 R14 and a 50 R15 has a slightly bigger rolling diameter.

    Indeed...