195/45/15 or 195/50/15

1. Aaron Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 ..... Posts: 5231 ..............

   #1 1st April 2012, 23:17

   Now ive always been under the impression that 45 are the only size to go.
   
   I see a fair few people run r888 and spec 2 which only come in a 50 prof
   
   So can you get away with running a 195 50 15
   instead of the usual 195 45 15...
   
   do they catch on the arches on full lock(no archliners)?
   
   Discuss....
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 1st April 2012, 23:18

   i see people on here running 50 profiles alot, never heard of problems unless you're pretty low
   
   ive always prefered 45 due to looks tbh not a fan of fat tyres
3. GreenVtrBen L-plater Joined: Dec 2009 dundee Posts: 42 Saxo VTS

   #3 1st April 2012, 23:34

   50's on my vts catch on the back bumper going over big bumps and they rub on full lock, may have something to do with the offset of the wheels but im not sure
4. jones91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra

   #4 2nd April 2012, 06:27

   If your cars lower than 40mm, then you will find 50s will probably catch and scrape, if your not that low, you might get away with 50s
5. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #5 2nd April 2012, 15:34

   Stick with 45s on the road and save yourself the hassle of rubbing imo. Not many semi-slicks are available in 45 profile, hence why people run 50s for track use.
6. Gordzilla Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 2369

   #6 2nd April 2012, 18:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Aaron do they catch on the arches on full lock(no archliners)?

   My 50's rub a small bit and the rear rubs when going around Knockhill but I am around 40mm down all round.
7. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

   #7 2nd April 2012, 18:43

   you should get less flex in the sidewall of a 45, but they are generally a good bit more money
8. Aaron Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 ..... Posts: 5231 ..............

   #8 2nd April 2012, 18:51

   im wondering more for mot purpose...
   as in when going full lock does the 50 prof hit the chassis.....
9. Gareth_R Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS

   #9 2nd April 2012, 19:55

   Worth mentioning you're talking about an AX Aaron whereas people fit 17's to Saxos
   
   Scrubbing with 50 profile 15's is well documented on ax's
10. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #10 3rd April 2012, 06:23

    The offset plays a huge part when fitting 50 profile tyres. You want to be around ET8 to avoid hitting the inner arch but under ET5 to avoid hitting the bodywork.