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(Message started by: Alastair on Aug 28^th, 2007, 1:16pm)

Title: Tyres
Post by Alastair on Aug 28^th, 2007, 1:16pm

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

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Aug 28^th, 2007, 1:45pm

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 ?

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by SCORPY_NEWBY on Aug 28^th, 2007, 1:47pm

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

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by Highlander on Aug 28^th, 2007, 3:33pm

I might be able to find you a good set on teardrop alloys if you want Alastair ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by Alastair on Aug 28^th, 2007, 10:14pm

Hi Stuart

Sounds good - would you find out for me please

Alastair

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by merseyscorp on Aug 28^th, 2007, 11:11pm

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 ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by dan_the_man on Aug 31^st, 2007, 10:22pm

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. ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by tintin on Sep 1^st, 2007, 10:58am

change to the 16" alloys, and go for 225s, this is the time to do it ;D

i got a set cheap in edinburgh, if you want ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Sep 1^st, 2007, 2:07pm

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

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by Matt on Sep 9^th, 2007, 11:42am

225/45/17's on mine, nice sticky dunlops, there fantastic!

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by Alastair on Sep 11^th, 2007, 7:38pm

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