supacook2k
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i want to buy 16" alloys but what tyres will i need to get as i know that certain sizes will rub aginst the arches etc. what tyre size do u recommend for my corsa (hasn't been lowered) and what are the cheapest tyres around?
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Icy
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195/40 most likely on corsas theyre lowest size u can get tho
could get 45s if u aint lowering
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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40 profile are expensive and rare
195/45/16 should be fine.
Toyo prox's or eagle f1's is where its at
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IntaCepta
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40's are not worth the extra (alot more) money from 45's
and if you look at the difference in the two tyre profiles, there isn't much of a noticable difference.
I'd say 195/45.
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DODG-E
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yeh only one make do 195/40, the 205/40 is most common but after the 195/45 tyre has stretched a little it is basically the same as the 40profile.
i got 50 profiles on my 16's!! desperately need some 195/45!!
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by IntaCepta
40's are not worth the extra (alot more) money from 45's
and if you look at the difference in the two tyre profiles, there isn't much of a noticable difference.
I'd say 195/45.
I wouldn't say that. I think theres a massive difference in the tyre wall size. 40's look sooooo much thinner than my 45's.
U shouldn't have any problems with 45s, but if u got a subtle kit like me, and u can afford it, go for 40s. (195/40/16)
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Akeemking
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i use 215/40 16 RE720 with no prob
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SRi_m00k
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well i put uniroyals on my 16" speedlines when she was lowered 60mm and u cudnt drive down a flat road wi jus me an i weight bout 10stone
got em changed to a new tire called a stunner, ncie tread pattern an impressive performance for budget tire, fukll set for 150quid fitted an all and since then i have cut me springs at the back and still no buffin!!
tire wall design will make a big difference between manufacturers
mine are 195/45 BTW
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Blazer
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i use 195/45/16's i'm lowered 40mm, and have no problems with speed bumps, just make sure u get a offset of between 45mm and 49mm, u should have no problmes what so ever.
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SRi_m00k
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well dats 90mm at the back an 60 at the front and gives no bother!! but as blazer says offset is everythin!!
4mm out even makes a big difference i had 45mm 17's no prob on mk3 astra but put on corsa was a nitemare
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supacook2k
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is the offset, how much the wheel sticks out from the axel? if not please exoplain as idont know much at the moment about this stuff!
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SRi_m00k
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vauxhall's offset is 49mm anythin smaller will make the wheels sit further from the hub an put extra stress on bearings etc.
anyhtin higher will sit further inside the arch
i've know of ppl 'adjustin' offsets for example gettin 45mm offset wheels lathed to 49mm but this is removin metal from the wheel an weakenin it, 4mm may be ok but anythin more cud be too much
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Fear
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i had 195/45/16 tyres and mines dropped 60mm, then bought new 16's and got the 195/40/16 tyres and the differences were amazing!!!!!
One its stopped all rubbing and the look of the 40 compared to the 45 is soooooooooo much better!!!!!!
And there are more than one company making them now, Dunlop, Continental(ive got these great tyre), Pirreli(so ive heard) and another i think aswell!!!!!
So phone around for prices!!!!
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Patrick
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I have Dunlop 195/40/16's and there is a big difference in the tyre wall size! My car is lowered 60mm and with the 45's it was rubbing slightly, now with the 40's there is no problems at all!
Think they are around £75 a piece.
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Blazer
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i have a et45 offset 195/45/16, and even with a full car i get no scrubagge what so ever
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Blazer
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SRi_m00K's alloys are made in 49mm which is perfect for the corsa
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moddedcorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Blazer
i use 195/45/16's i'm lowered 40mm, and have no problems with speed bumps, just make sure u get a offset of between 45mm and 49mm, u should have no problmes what so ever.
yep, im the same
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