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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!!

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!

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...

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

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

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

That is 55 tyre!

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 ...

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!

Now Ive just got to get some good prices!!

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.

Cotty180 wrote: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??

320stu wrote:
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.

320stu wrote:
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

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

But too much gap between the tyre and the arch imho

and having 50 at the rear will mess your speedo up

Quaser wrote:But too much gap between the tyre and the arch imho

40 mm springs should fix that I hope!

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!!!

Ian318IS wrote: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.

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

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)