Going from 195/50/16 to 205/50/16

[Cliotoby]

Hi, im sorry for going on about tyres, i accept that im going to get reemed for my 100th thread on tyres but i really need the info and dont want to make a mistake.

Ive spoken to a few people about what tyres to get.

My standrd tyres are 195/50/16, ive been told i can go to 205 width, which means i can get a whole lot more to chose from.

I was wondering though, wont this have negative effects, like the tyre wall swaying a bit more. Ive seen the tyre calculators but im not sure i understand them properly. I also want to keep the same profile (50) for the sake of my speedo.

Can anyone give me (more) advice please.

E/

According to the calculator thing, i can go for 205/45/16 too.

 

[Fred@BTM]

whatever you do you'll HAVE to change all 4 if change size, it c**ks up the ABS system if you don't

tyre wall "sway" as you put it is no bad thing, as long as they won't scrub, crack on

i think you'll have to go to 205/45 16 though

 

[Daniel]

The tyre wall will be the most minimal of differences.

iirc, the 50 part of the size is a percentage of the width (195/205 etc) so it will make such a small difference!

Stop being a fairy.

 

[Cliotoby]

The tyre wall will be the most minimal of differences.

iirc, the 50 part of the size is a percentage of the width (195/205 etc) so it will make such a small difference!

Stop being a fairy.

Sorry

Thanks Fred.

Yeah the calculator rekons theres 2 mph difference at 70 which is a good thing i guess. I intend to get a full new set.

Just need to decide what tyres to get now. cant find F1 Asymetrics in my size, and Contisport 2's or F1 GSD3's look to be the most likely tyres now.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Hankook V12 evo's in 205/45 16 - winner

 

[Cliotoby]

Hankook V12 evo's in 205/45 16 - winner

Heard about these. Are they any good, wheres the best place to get them?

And good compared to what exactly?? Im not fussed about tyre wear, but i dont want uneven wear and noise which is why i wont buy R888's.

 

[Fred@BTM]

camskill.co.uk the best tyre out there at the moment and sensible prices too

http://camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m62b0s344p15205

VERY sensible prices

 

[Cliotoby]

Trust me im not fussed about price either. I know more expensive doesnt mean better, but 70 quid a corner seems cheap. Id be happy paying 120 a piece. Ill have a read on reviews first. Thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

all the track boys are using them at the moment, i must've had 8 cars in now with them fitted, R26's, 182's, 197's etc

 

[Cliotoby]

Do you have any experience of using them yourself?? Would you chose them over GDS3's or Contisport 2's?

Thanks for the info btw.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i've ordered 3 sets

 

[Gary-Lew]

I done it on our old clio 138 2.0 , profile is slightly bigger as its profile 50 means 50% of width of tyre, my speedo to actual speed went more acurate as it used to be 2-3 mph under the speedo reading with oem 195 , with 205 it was virtually bang on what the tom tom read.

my old posts
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ng-tyre-width-on-a-MK3-clio-2.0-138&highlight=

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...o-non-sport-owners-upping-tyre-size&highlight=

regards -- Gary

 

[Cliotoby]

i've ordered 3 sets

Ill trust you then Thanks for the info.

Gary-Lew - Did the car feel any different to drive??

 

[ptfuzi]

i have 205/45/16 and i don't have a lot to choose from, i think the best is 205/55/16, or 195/55/16 i'm not sure, but it has side walls to tall for me

 

[Gary-Lew]

lets be honest they float rather than handle, i hammered the wifes 138, you wont see any difference mate!

 

[Cliotoby]

lets be honest they float rather than handle, i hammered the wifes 138, you wont see any difference mate!

Mine doesnt, then again, it is on coilovers. Im just sick of the tyres not sticking to the road. My Premium Contact's on the MK2 were better !

i have 205/45/16 and i don't have a lot to choose from, i think the best is 205/55/16, or 195/55/16 i'm not sure, but it has side walls to tall for me

Same, i would rarther keep it under 50

 

[Gary-Lew]

are your coil overs set up or is it slammed ?

 

[Cliotoby]

Set up, not properly (mark fish kinda thing) though. The backs are down as low as possible but the tyre is still no where near the wheel arch. Damping is not adjustable though

 

[Gary-Lew]

Set up, not properly (mark fish kinda thing) though. The backs are down as low as possible but the tyre is still no where near the wheel arch. Damping is not adjustable though

That could well be your underlying problem tbh mate as far as grip

 

[Cliotoby]

My tyres are made from stone. It does pretty well considering, i can just feel the tyres slosing grip sometimes. Maybe your right though. But the tyres i have are rock solid.

 

[EllD90]

205/45/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto 2. Done.