Markoos Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Just been to the garage and i am in need of a full set of tyres which is fantastic and also means i cant go to jae.few questions:current readings - 205/45/16what is the difference if i get 205/55/16 i mean in performance handling etc as they are alott cheaperwhat index and speed rating should i ben getting?and finally i need cheap but good tyres so suggestions welcome.Please help! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcleod Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 correct me if im wrong but it means a higher sidewall thus giveing more flex when turning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcleod Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 unless you got a smaller width and had the stretched tyre look but that means less contact area Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackStar Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have 55 profiles on mine and they're fine, good handling, and supose to be more comfortable than the smaller profiles, my speed ratings are 'V' i think if thats any help to you.As for price i would probaly go the most expensive that you can afford.Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 55 will be fine most average tyres are 55, you wont notice any huge difference mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 In my opinion you should go for lower profiles if you can afford it, unless you really want more comfort. Toyo Proxes T1-R are good tyres for the money apart from they wear down relatively quick due to being a soft compound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 My only advice is dont be cheap.....buy the best you can afford and go for a good all rounder wet+dry. Ive also noticed most people complain about the grip levels of certain tyres in the rain....bit odd that you choose to buy such a tyre considering we live in the UK Pm liam he always gives sound advice on tyres (works with them for a living so, who would know best?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markoos Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 cheers guys, im currently on toyo T1R's at the moment and they are the dogs danglies! BUT i cant afford them really so looking at buying some cheap 15" alloys with tyres from the bay.Cheers for the advise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had a quick look at tyre prices earlier, T1Rs are like £20 cheaper each on 15" wheels compared to 16s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markoos Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had a quick look at tyre prices earlier, T1Rs are like £20 cheaper each on 15" wheels compared to 16s.Yeaman i know, its crazy isn't it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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