Tyre size for crown alloys - Page 2

baxlin · 15th December 2006, 09:48

Thanks for all the replies, I think I'll stick with the 195-65s

Malcolm

yp53 · 15th December 2006, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Simon W

Have you got an absolutely immaculate wheel with 195/65 tyre?

Simon W: Yes.

I checked this morning. Two wheels have unworn tyres and are 'unused' - They were removed from production cars when someone upgraded the wheel package, so have probably covered a mile or so at longbridge or a dealer somewhere. They still have the little mounding bobbles on. One of them I am holding for Paul G. The other remains available if you want it.

yp53 · 15th December 2006, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Simon W

Any chance of a pic yp53? I just want to make sure it's the same wheel as mine.

PS. I'm near Stratford on Avon in Warwickshire, so miles away from you.

This is one of the unused ones (click for larger image):

MIL lives in Darlingscott (about 8miles south of Stratford) if you can pick up after xmas.

tigerchubs · 15th December 2006, 11:47

If this helps, I work within the tyre industry and the Michelin fitment data lists the 195-65R15 91v as standard, with the 205-65R15 94v as an option. the 205-55R15 is not a recommended fitment on this vehicle. hope this helps

Ken · 15th December 2006, 11:51

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Originally Posted by tigerchubs

If this helps, I work within the tyre industry and the Michelin fitment data lists the 195-65R15 91v as standard, with the 205-65R15 94v as an option. the 205-55R15 is not a recommended fitment on this vehicle. hope this helps

Thanks for that :lol:

Ken

David3807 · 15th December 2006, 11:58

I seem to remember comments from one of our members who worked for Rovers to the effect that the larger tyre was original fit and was used when the car was being developed.

Cost cutting exercise reduced the tyre size to 195/65/15 which did not impress him as to handling and comfort.

Trouble is I cant find that thread at the moment. Any body help??

Livermpj · 15th December 2006, 22:09

Hi all,
My car was originally supppplied with 195/65x15, but when I changed the tyres I fitted 205/15x15 (the correct original size).

Ride comfort is definately better with 205/15x15, also I reckon they look better IMHO.
205's will stand a slightly lower inflation pressure than 195's - I've also remembered my handbook includes a note amending tyre pressures for 15" wheels (my car was an early Longbridge one, when tyre size had just been reduced to save cost).

If you shop around, 205's can be had at prices comparable to 195's (e.g. ETS in Nottingham).

Pete.

David3807 · 16th December 2006, 09:16

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Originally Posted by Livermpj

Hi all,
My car was originally supppplied with 195/65x15, but when I changed the tyres I fitted 205/15x15 (the correct original size).

Ride comfort is definately better with 205/15x15, also I reckon they look better IMHO.
205's will stand a slightly lower inflation pressure than 195's - I've also remembered my handbook includes a note amending tyre pressures for 15" wheels (my car was an early Longbridge one, when tyre size had just been reduced to save cost).

If you shop around, 205's can be had at prices comparable to 195's (e.g. ETS in Nottingham).

Pete.

Having used both sizes have you noticed any difference in noise or wear ???

My 195/65/15s are coming up for replacement and I was thinking of using the 205/65/15.

15th December 2006, 22:09	#17
Livermpj Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Tyre size for crown alloys Hi all, My car was originally supppplied with 195/65x15, but when I changed the tyres I fitted 205/15x15 (the correct original size). Ride comfort is definately better with 205/15x15, also I reckon they look better IMHO. 205's will stand a slightly lower inflation pressure than 195's - I've also remembered my handbook includes a note amending tyre pressures for 15" wheels (my car was an early Longbridge one, when tyre size had just been reduced to save cost). If you shop around, 205's can be had at prices comparable to 195's (e.g. ETS in Nottingham). Pete.

15th December 2006, 09:48	#11
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Thanks for all the replies, I think I'll stick with the 195-65s Malcolm

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tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If this helps, I work within the tyre industry and the Michelin fitment data lists the 195-65R15 91v as standard, with the 205-65R15 94v as an option. the 205-55R15 is not a recommended fitment on this vehicle. hope this helps

15th December 2006, 11:58	#16
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I seem to remember comments from one of our members who worked for Rovers to the effect that the larger tyre was original fit and was used when the car was being developed. Cost cutting exercise reduced the tyre size to 195/65/15 which did not impress him as to handling and comfort. Trouble is I cant find that thread at the moment. Any body help??