How I love 15 inch wheels!

Dorset Bob · 20th February 2016, 14:32

My last Rover 75 had 15 inch Crowns and had a lovely magic carpet ride.

My current one, for the last 4 years, has 16 inch Unions fitted.
I probably slightly prefer the look of them, but no big deal. That is until I went to buy some tyres – the 215/55 R16s are really expensive compared to the 195/65 R15s.

I also now have a Volvo V70 which has 15 inch wheels, with the same tyre size as the Rover 75 with 15 inch wheels.

I like the Continental Premium Contact 5s fitted to the Rover so I had the same put on the Volvo yesterday. I bought a pair of 195/65 R15s for £107.78, working out at £53.89 per tyre.
Same tyre, same place but for the Rover in a 215/55 R16 size, come out at £213.98 or £106.99 per tyre.

They are about the same circumference with a bigger hole in the middle, so I think they should be cheaper.

Anyone with 15 inch wheels? I would stay with them.

Juego · 20th February 2016, 14:52

My Toledo that I have as a taxi has 215 45 16 tyres and I can get tyres for that for £80 for the pair, I got 5 225 45 18 for £225 last year.

Anon3 · 24th February 2016, 02:24

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Originally Posted by Juego

My Toledo that I have as a taxi has 215 45 16 tyres and I can get tyres for that for £80 for the pair, I got 5 225 45 18 for £225 last year.

Blimey, you still use a Triumph Toledo as a taxi?
I always thought they had 13" wheels

jim lee · 20th February 2016, 14:53

Absolutely agree with Dorset Bob's findings. I have also just replaced 16" Unions with 15" Crowns and the improvement in ride is noticeable. The lower cost is a bonus.

FrazzleTC · 20th February 2016, 15:09

I found that even the 17 inch Serpents that I had were cheaper for tyres than the 16s. I think it's just because the 16s are just such a peculiar size.

Mickyboy · 20th February 2016, 15:14

For me it's 15inch for price and ride or 18inch on my ZT (11 spokes) for look and handling
All the rest I'm no so keen
15inch crowns seem to give a super smooth ride.

Terryf · 20th February 2016, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Mickyboy

For me it's 15inch for price and ride or 18inch on my ZT (11 spokes) for look and handling
All the rest I'm no so keen
15inch crowns seem to give a super smooth ride.

That's why I never changed mine from originals.

kbonney88 · 20th February 2016, 16:09

I prefer the ride of the 15", and especially in the wet - weird I know... but I like the look of the 16" unions the best

Jay · 20th February 2016, 22:34

I have 17" meteors Bob, with the standard 225/45-17 tires being the standard fit. Went to 225/55-17 and it is a carpet ride even over the vicious speed humps, at one of the biggest radio circumferences you can get to fit my wheel arches.

Like you the different tyre sizes for the 'norm' do cost more.

Here was the result http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=197035

Jules · 21st February 2016, 00:19

15's for ultimate comfort for sure but best with 205's not 195's.
More rim protection with the wider profile and slightly better road holding !

20th February 2016, 14:32	#1
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20th February 2016, 22:34	#9
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	I have 17" meteors Bob, with the standard 225/45-17 tires being the standard fit. Went to 225/55-17 and it is a carpet ride even over the vicious speed humps, at one of the biggest radio circumferences you can get to fit my wheel arches. Like you the different tyre sizes for the 'norm' do cost more. Here was the result http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=197035 __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

21st February 2016, 00:19	#10
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20th February 2016, 14:52	#2
Juego Gets stuck in Skoda Superb Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hamilton Posts: 691 Thanks: 212 Thanked 96 Times in 85 Posts	My Toledo that I have as a taxi has 215 45 16 tyres and I can get tyres for that for £80 for the pair, I got 5 225 45 18 for £225 last year.

20th February 2016, 14:53	#4
jim lee Regular poster Rover75 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 96 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Absolutely agree with Dorset Bob's findings. I have also just replaced 16" Unions with 15" Crowns and the improvement in ride is noticeable. The lower cost is a bonus.

20th February 2016, 16:09	#8
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	I prefer the ride of the 15", and especially in the wet - weird I know... but I like the look of the 16" unions the best