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Alastair
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Time approaching (again) for MOT. Need at least 2 new tyres so got prices for 4. According to manufacturer's lists, my car came with either : -
195/65R 15 V or 205/60R 15V
(currently 205's). Best Buy Tyres are offering (fully fitted)
195/65R 15V -( 4) £167.52
205/60R 15V - (4) £175.48.
Question is which would be better ? and am I right in thinking that the 195's would make the steering slightly lighter. Your thoughts would be appreciated
Alastair
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #1 on: Aug 28th, 2007, 1:45pm » |
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Personally I'd go for the 205's - bit more tread in contact with the road, wouldn't have thought you'd be able to tell the difference in steering effort with PAS ?
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SCORPY_NEWBY
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #2 on: Aug 28th, 2007, 1:47pm » |
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195's have a narrower road contact patch so would make the steering a little lighter. 205's have more contact area so will hold the road a little better. They both have a very similar aspect ratio so as to not affect the speedo no matter which you choose and there should be no difference in comfort. Hope this helps. Simon
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Highlander
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #3 on: Aug 28th, 2007, 3:33pm » |
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I might be able to find you a good set on teardrop alloys if you want Alastair 
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Alastair
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #4 on: Aug 28th, 2007, 10:14pm » |
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Hi Stuart
Sounds good - would you find out for me please
Alastair
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merseyscorp
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #5 on: Aug 28th, 2007, 11:11pm » |
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Hi Alastair, I've got 205/55/16s on mine. Got 1 part worn for my scorp last week for £15. MOT tomorrow also!
The new tyre prices seem reasonable.
Best of luck
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dan_the_man
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #6 on: Aug 31st, 2007, 10:22pm » |
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my advice is aviod Chineese tyres. they are great in the dry, dangerous in the wet. I have 4 new ones. I will never buy any more.
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tintin
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #7 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 10:58am » |
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change to the 16" alloys, and go for 225s, this is the time to do it 
i got a set cheap in edinburgh, if you want
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v4-max aka Cheekyboy1
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #8 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 2:07pm » |
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i have 225/40/18's on mine definately more grip but slightly harsher ride. allthough hardly noticeable. tyres and wheels less than 750mls on them £350 off ebay
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Matt
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #9 on: Sep 9th, 2007, 11:42am » |
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225/45/17's on mine, nice sticky dunlops, there fantastic!
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Alastair
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #10 on: Sep 11th, 2007, 7:38pm » |
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Thanks guys
Settled for 205 60 15 91V - all (4) fitted, new valves, balanced, tracking adjusted for £207
considering I was paying £120 per corner 8 Years ago for the jag this is good
Alastair
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