Standard bbs.... What size tires does everyone run?
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BrAdZ
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Im thinking of getting a set but not 100% sure about going back to balloon tires.....
But im thinking if i put 50 profile tires on them they would look tiny in the arches?
Any pics off bbs on cars would be good
Thanks
Adam
But im thinking if i put 50 profile tires on them they would look tiny in the arches?
Any pics off bbs on cars would be good
Thanks
Adam

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15 or 14 in bbs?
205x55 seem comon on the 15s
I run stock 195x65 on my 14s but that's stock, not really good for performance. don't really care how it looks though.
205x55 seem comon on the 15s
I run stock 195x65 on my 14s but that's stock, not really good for performance. don't really care how it looks though.
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205/55 is the proper size
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205x55x15 def the prefered for the 15s mate and 195x50x14s
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BrAdZ
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hmm...... just dont like the idea of mahoosive tires.....

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205/55/15
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55's are hardly big 
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Ive had 205/50/15s on the back of mine. They did look a little small in the rear arches, but I reckon it was only really noticeable cause I had 205/55/15s on the front.
Would probably look ok if you had them all round.

Little bit dirty, but they are 205/55/15s.
Would probably look ok if you had them all round.
Here you go...BrAdZ wrote:Any pics off bbs on cars would be good

Little bit dirty, but they are 205/55/15s.
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Adam318i
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Here's my car running on 195/55/15 and they look fine to me.

Adam

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BrAdZ
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hmmm im still very undecided......my plan was this week to get some wheels but i just cant decide, really like the bbs but not sure on the size

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BrAdZ
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now that i like alot............Thanks for that....hmmm

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I had 205/50/15's on my touring... looked good and handled brilliantly! Cheaper than the 55's too! 
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BrAdZ
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do you have any pictures?

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Unfortunately no... it was a few years back now. 
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I run 205/55/15
My spare BBS with r tyres are 205/50/15 and I found them fine
They're cheaper (for normal tyres) in that size too, but the load index of 205/50/15 isnt as high as it is for 205/55/15, not sure how much of a problem this is
Anyone know anything about load ratings?
My spare BBS with r tyres are 205/50/15 and I found them fine
They're cheaper (for normal tyres) in that size too, but the load index of 205/50/15 isnt as high as it is for 205/55/15, not sure how much of a problem this is
Anyone know anything about load ratings?
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BrAdZ
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i dont think there would be a load problem, altho if you put a 50 & 55 on the rear you would work the diff pretty hard 

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I have just bought a set of 15"s - will be shod with 205/55/15 when I get round to it - can't wait to take the bottletops off !!
Anyone know if I need to change the mounting bolts ???
Anyone know if I need to change the mounting bolts ???
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congrats on the bbsԚ´s g! found a set then`?
i have 205 55 15, and they look solid!
i have 205 55 15, and they look solid!
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Hello mate ... thought the site was a bit quiet with you away on your travels !! Found a guy on den blÃÂ¥ avis .... had 3x 15" and 2x 14" with centre caps ...ALL BRAND NEW ..never even seen a tyre !! Then Saturday went up to that guy with the "spare" ...bought that too. SO now I have 2 14's ...don't know if I should sell them or buy another 2 for winter use ??
You know if I need to buy new mounting bolts ??
You know if I need to buy new mounting bolts ??
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whos a lucky geeza then!
yeah, id keep the 14s, why not, even if you dont get another 2, you have them, and that cant be bad
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as for the mounting bolts, do you mean hjulbolte? if so then the ones u have should be fine and dandy dude
as for the mounting bolts, do you mean hjulbolte? if so then the ones u have should be fine and dandy dude
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I have 285/10/15
that would look phat!!
Used to have 205/55/14 (that is true) they lloked pretty good actually
Used to have 205/55/14 (that is true) they lloked pretty good actually






