waynep
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well all i need to know is what tyre size wen using 15" wheels will make speedo more accurate? i found some nice deep dish ones in a decent offset
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Ren
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same here but with 17s.... if thats even possible 
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Adam_B
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Originally posted by corsa-crazy
well all i need to know is what tyre size wen using 15" wheels will make speedo more accurate? i found some nice deep dish ones in a decent offset
195/45 R15
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Adam_B
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Originally posted by Ren
same here but with 17s.... if thats even possible
not possible
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waynep
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so 195/45/15 would read almost accurate
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Ian
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Closest to factory size gives you a speedo reading which is closest to factory speedo error, so yes, 195/45 is a good choice (2.4% smaller) as is 195/50 (1.1% bigger)
To make the speedo read properly you would need to know what the factory error is, and you'd need to go fairly large. Speedos can legally read up to 10% more than you're actually going but even if you can fit a 205/60 under the arch it will look rubbish.
If you want an accurate speedo, get a PDA with GPS or a Road Angel or something. Don't use this as a reason to buy huge tyres.
[Edited on 15-01-2005 by Ian]
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Ian
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Originally posted by Ren
same here but with 17s.... if thats even possible
205/40/17 is 4.6% bigger than standard so you're probably nearly there.
You'll not get something small enough to give you the same reading as your factory tyres did though.
PS I'm assuming factory tyre is 1.4 Sport spec ie 165/65/14 (570mm rr) 165/70/13 are smaller again (561).
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waynep
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well these are the 15s im lookin to buy
but looks like its 205/60 lol
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Ian
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Might not need new tyres looking at that picture 
That will look soooo bad unless you put skimpy tyres on.
You painting the centres I hope...
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waynep
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geting spokes black or anthra and maybe getting some streched rubber tyres to make them look euro somthing like 225/40/15 if poss (not sure) these are 7.5x15 i tihnk and are quite low offset so will defo look euro
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waynep
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big dish
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Ian
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I have 215 on an 8" rim, 225 won't look stretched on 7.5.
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