Tyre Size

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JohnH
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Post Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:42 am

Can anyone tell me if 195/60-15s will be ok on 15" bbs rims
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Post Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:48 am

think theyll look like bus tyres mate :mad:
Best to use at least 55 series :)
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Post Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:11 am

Don't want that look.

There's 205 on it now - which are the size listed on the inside of the door.

I thought though that if I put 195s on it that as the width of the tyre is less than the 205s on it now I'd need to increase the profile so that the overall rolling radius is the same-ish.
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Post Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:11 am

Don't want that look.

There's 205 on it now - which are the size listed on the inside of the door.

I thought though that if I put 195s on it that as the width of the tyre is less than the 205s on it now I'd need to increase the profile so that the overall rolling radius is the same-ish.