Which Tyre & Size

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Darren325is
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Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:34 pm

I've got 195 x 45 x 15 Yokohama's on at the moment but I've a feeling these will soon run out.

What's the proper size for 325is' and what are you using ?

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Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:37 pm

205 50 15 or 205 55 15
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Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:12 pm

Have you personally run or seems 50s on a car how do they look magpie I wondered as there a bigger choice of tyres
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Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:48 pm

they look ok on a car lowered 40mm
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Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:26 pm

Correct size for BMW 15'' wheels is 205/55+15.
Lower profile will not only affect speedo reading but will also affect ride.
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Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:41 pm

Must admit, I did wonder why my speedo was saying 400mph but everyone was passing me like I was stood still :cry:

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