taylorboosh
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No mate - obv nankangs are shit as a whole and for scene kids
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ShEp
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How is a 45 profile too big?
On a corsa b I'd run 195/50x15 for grip.
16" is too big, you need some give in the tyre wall for it to be grippy, if it's a 40 profile it will be too rigid and spit you off on cornering.
I'm not talking 100% of the time here, I'm talking in general terms,
I've done umpteen courses on tyre performance, but most people know better after reading a review on pistonheads.
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chris_uk
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Id want the widest and softest of compounds available, id take a larger wheel if it was wider. Smaller doesnt automatically = better grip.
Whats the widest tyre you can put on a B? 205?
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taylorboosh
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
How is a 45 profile too big?
On a corsa b I'd run 195/50x15 for grip.
16" is too big, you need some give in the tyre wall for it to be grippy, if it's a 40 profile it will be too rigid and spit you off on cornering.
I'm not talking 100% of the time here, I'm talking in general terms,
I've done umpteen courses on tyre performance, but most people know better after reading a review on pistonheads.
I like the look of 40 wall - 45 isnt too bad though, im going to get a set of nankangs for the xev corsa at some point
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
No mate - obv nankangs are shit as a whole and for scene kids
first correct post you've ever made. Laughing my ass off.
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taylorboosh
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
No mate - obv nankangs are shit as a whole and for scene kids
first correct post you've ever made. Laughing my ass off.
Glad i could entertain you
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Darryl H
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
How is a 45 profile too big?
On a corsa b I'd run 195/50x15 for grip.
16" is too big, you need some give in the tyre wall for it to be grippy, if it's a 40 profile it will be too rigid and spit you off on cornering.
I'm not talking 100% of the time here, I'm talking in general terms,
I've done umpteen courses on tyre performance, but most people know better after reading a review on pistonheads.
I like the look of 40 wall - 45 isnt too bad though, im going to get a set of nankangs for the xev corsa at some point
Not trying to be a dick but we do know the "40-45" is a percentage of the tyre width and not a measurement right?
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taylorboosh
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Yes and i know a 195 40 16 looks better than a 195 45 16 on a corsa b
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Darryl H
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That's fair. Was just checking as I know some people who think it's mm
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taylorboosh
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But 40 profile deffo looks best
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ShEp
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40 profile looks shit on a 285....
It depends what width you're running, 40's would be alright on a 205 on a b, 40 on a 195 is like a rubber band & very stiff.
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taylorboosh
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Lets be honest - a b doesnt have a great deal of handling prowess or comfort to jeopardise regardless so it may aswell look good
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ShEp
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50 on 15's
45 on 16's
Best looks/performance you'll get.
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taylorboosh
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45s on 15s and 40s on 16s... Although as said im going to run 45s
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Corsa_Sport21
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Looks wise, 195 50 15s on a Corsa B looks shit in most circumstances.
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ShEp
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50's on a 15
45's on a 16
Both pretty old pics, so shit qualty.
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Nic Barnes
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Both look fine imho
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taylorboosh
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But could look better
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Nic Barnes
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So could your face but hey
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taylorboosh
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Bit harsh mate, never called you ginger in ages either 
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oJNAo
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What tyre size is easier to get? Took me a fair while to get 45 on 15's locally
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taylorboosh
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All sizes are easy to get?
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oJNAo
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Gloucester isn't exactly a tyre hotspot, only one garage I rang up could supply them that day. If you can wait then places just order them.
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chris_uk
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function over form.
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taylorboosh
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You can order them yourself online?
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