Just bought a 206cc ,
I'm thinking of changing the standard 16" wheels to 18" ,
Can anyone advise on the best tyre size for 18's
Cheers
Dave
18" wheels what size tyres ?
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Davieb
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18" wheels what size tyres ?
Hi guys ,
Just bought a 206cc ,
I'm thinking of changing the standard 16" wheels to 18" ,
Can anyone advise on the best tyre size for 18's
Cheers
Dave
Just bought a 206cc ,
I'm thinking of changing the standard 16" wheels to 18" ,
Can anyone advise on the best tyre size for 18's
Cheers
Dave
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gazza82
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Re: 18" wheels what size tyres ?
Try the conversion tool on carbibles.com ... but given you are on 205/45R16 now expect to be on very, very low profiles on 18s. 215/35R18 rings a bell.
Painted on rubber might be thicker ;-)
Painted on rubber might be thicker ;-)
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Capncol
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Re: 18" wheels what size tyres ?
Yes and the ride quality would be horrible.
Cheers Col.
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Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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Davieb
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Re: 18" wheels what size tyres ?
Mmm interesting point chaps ,
Maybe 17" may be a better option ?
Maybe 17" may be a better option ?
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gazza82
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Re: 18" wheels what size tyres ?
Try the 16s for a while ... they are pretty harsh but handling is good with good tyres. Running ours on Hankook Evo V12 tyres which are around £90-100 a corner!
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: 18" wheels what size tyres ?
Our 1.6 Allure is on 15" wheels, 195/55R15 Continental Premium Contact tyres. Still on the original tyres after 30,000 miles (except for one replaced after a puncture). The replacement cost £92.
I suppose I drive sedately but we've never had any handling issues and the comfort is fine. Averages 42mpg overall.
I suppose I drive sedately but we've never had any handling issues and the comfort is fine. Averages 42mpg overall.
Ron
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(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)