Correct Rallye Rim Tyre size?

1. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #1 30th January 2007, 08:56

   I just weighin up the costs in switching to 106 Rallye Steelies and reckon on just under £200 for the 5rims from Citroen/Peugeot main dealer (cheapest place), but the tyres are causing a few problems.
   
   
   
   www.106parts.com state the rim can be either 175/60/14 or 185/55/14
   
   There are two sets on eBay at present one set with low profile 195/45/14 which seem far to wide IMO.
   
   And a set from a breakers with 165/65/14 abit narrow . . .
   
   All Im asking is which is rite? 165 to 195 is a bit extreme, isnt it?
   
   Thanks guys
2. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #2 30th January 2007, 08:58

   Email 106parts.com through Ebay.
   They will definatly know the answer!
   
   Im guessing 185/55/14 is correct as this is the same as
   the VTR wheels setup.
3. leeds106 Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1108 16v Citroen AX

   #3 30th January 2007, 09:13

   right here we go
   
   
   serie 1 rallye steelies 5.5wide can only hold a 185 wide tyre
   
   the series 2 rallye rims 6.0wide can hold a 195 wide tyre
   
   its why people use the s2 rallye steelies
4. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #4 30th January 2007, 10:59

   Car Ching! Thanks matey
   
   195 it is, that would explain the difference in sizes rangin from 165/65 to 195/45. Nice one
5. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #5 30th January 2007, 12:39

   if the wheel is 6" wide i wouldnt use 195 tyres. they will be way too fat and bulge round the edge. 185 will fit much better or maybe even 175's.
   
   195 tyres are usually used on 7" wide alloys
   
   also i would go for a 45 profile tyre. if you want a bit more comfort and less handling then you could go for a 50 profile. i certainly wouldnt get a 55 or higher.
6. leeds106 Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1108 16v Citroen AX

   #6 30th January 2007, 13:53

   195 fit fine on the 6" wide rallye steelies its why series 2 rallye steels are so popular
   
   185/55/14 tyres are about the cheapest to get though and are what i run and mine holds the road more than well enough
7. Tim_Harbach Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Manningtree Essex Posts: 199 Mk1 vtr

   #7 29th January 2012, 01:02

   Yea It's the same size I have on my rallye steelies
8. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #8 29th January 2012, 01:04

   2007..