changing rear tyres to 205's

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toymotor
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changing rear tyres to 205's

Post by toymotor »

Has anyone changed the rear tyres 225 50 15 and gone to 205 50 15 what does the car feel like in normal conditions?
at normal speeds?
can it be done?
Shmed
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

Post by Shmed »

Why would you want to?! :)
lemonyfresh
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

Post by lemonyfresh »

mine had them on when i bought it! Looked/felt very odd indeed, much better now that it has 245s on :D
blacker than the blackest black, TIMES INFINITY!
jasongtr
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

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dont penny pinch on tyres (if thats the reason) you'll end up spending loads more on body panels and/or insurance excesses
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

Post by raptor95GTS »

jasongtr wrote:dont penny pinch on tyres (if thats the reason) you'll end up spending loads more on body panels and/or insurance excesses

+1 though narrower tyres increase pressure on contact patch (which is smaller) so in the upcoming weather...
Ickyketseddie
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

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I always say dont forget that those 4 black rings are the only things connecting you to the road!
Marf
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

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Just gone from 195 -> 225 on the rear and the car feels much better for it.
jasongtr
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

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195s on the rear :shock: :shock: :shock:
Marf
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

Post by Marf »

Yeah tell me about it, the wheels that came with the car had them on both front and back, 195/50 Yoko SDrive.

Had to put them back on after bending one of my BBS wheels earlier this year.

Now running 225/50 Yoko A022 and they are lightyears better!
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Re: changing rear tyres to 205's

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Remember to take care in the wet....

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