Tyre size's??? 15" alloys

[320stu]

Hi all, Just got a set of 15" alloys for my touring but they need tyres and Im not sure what size to go for??? one tyre is a 195/45/15 and is ok the other is a 195/50/15 but is knackerd!
So do I get 4 195/50's or 3 195/45's???
the car has std susp and im prob not going to lower it as I have to tow a caravan with it
Please help!!

[dobbie82]

er 205/55/15's are one recommended size.. have you got the handbook to hand? I would have thought the 45's would give a pretty bumpy ride!

[Ziggy]

205/55 r15 is standard fit, 205/50's an alternative, but 195/45's pushing it really... You'll probably find that the 195s are a fair bit cheaper though...

[320stu]

Ok so if I go for 205's do I go for 50's or 55's?? Whats going to look better??

[stevetigger]

55's I would say but 50's work too.

[320stu]

Anyone got any pics of wheels with 50's or 55's on
Its driving me crazy just dont know what to go for??

[stevetigger]

That is 55 tyre!

[Gwynleym10]

55 at the rear so you don't mess you speedo up

50 at the front for sharper stearing

you will only notice a slight difference

my old 316i ...

[Ziggy]

What Gwynley said!

I've got 50s on the front of my bbs & 55s on the rear. The wheels that are currently on the car have 55s all round though, & tbh I prefer them! Slightly less harsh, which is quite noticable with my suspension setup.

Now I've got to decide what to go for on the 16s!

[320stu]

Now Ive just got to get some good prices!!

[stevetigger]

http://www.etyres.co.uk/

[Cotty]

205/55/15 are the standard size but you can get away with 195/50/15 which funny enough I have a set of 4 that I am just about to advertise. They came on a set of Hartge wheels I bought. They were taken off when i had them refurbed. They have tons of tread and would suit you if your on a budget.

Let me know if your interested.

[320stu]

205/55/15 are the standard size but you can get away with 195/50/15 which funny enough I have a set of 4 that I am just about to advertise. They came on a set of Hartge wheels I bought. They were taken off when i had them refurbed. They have tons of tread and would suit you if your on a budget.

Let me know if your interested.

How much you looking for? and can they be posted to the south coast??

[Cotty]

How much you looking for? ??

Make me an offer. I paid £280 for 4 wheels and tyres but I was only really interested in the wheels.

and can they be posted to the south coast??

I have never posted anything that size, wouldnt ever know where to start. Are you planning to attend any events, as i could tke them with me, im doing the Santa Pod Ultimate BMW show on 23rd September and could take them with me

[Ian318IS]

I put 205/50/15 on all round. Looks loads better than having balloons as tyre walls! lol!

[Quaser]

But too much gap between the tyre and the arch imho

[Gwynleym10]

and having 50 at the rear will mess your speedo up

[Ian318IS]

But too much gap between the tyre and the arch imho

40 mm springs should fix that I hope!

[320stu]

Well looks like im going to be selling the 318 touring as ive been offerd a 325 touring
I will put a add in the for sale section soon!!!

[StuBeeDoo]

I put 205/50/15 on all round. Looks loads better than having balloons as tyre walls! lol!

50's only look right if the car's slammed to the ground. Otherwise stick to 55's.

[oguz327]

Is there much differnce to the handling on the 50s?

[Fushion_Julz]

as was said 205/55/15 is the standard size...
I have 225/50/15 on the stand BBS rims and a) they fit and look fine b) they are within a hair of the standard rolling radius so give the same speedo readings

use http://www.paspeedo.com/calculator.htm to check it out

my car with 225/50/15 Bridgestone S02 on 7x15J BBS rims (car is for sale, btw)