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    Default 195/50/15 or 195/45/15

    Ordering tyres for my comp mo5 6j x et49

    Will 50 profiles be ok?

    What do you guys run?

    Cheers

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    I had 50s on mine with cesaros and they didn't rub, lowered on cheap coilovers.

    45s if it's for the track tho

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    depends on how low your car is,

    i would personally get the 45s as you defo wont have any rubbing issues

    if you buy 50s then they rub you have to shed out for another set of tyres

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    45 or 50 is the profile, although all tyres are slightly different it is the width that will cause problems. Go for 185/55R15 if you are worried and have standard arches.

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    Like this man says..185/55 is a nice size on a Nova, looks near identical to 195/50

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    195/60

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    I think I am going to have to go down the 185/55 route as although my arches are rolled the 6x15" Irmscher rims are ET42.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Novasport View Post
    I think I am going to have to go down the 185/55 route as although my arches are rolled the 6x15" Irmscher rims are ET42.
    Smart car tyres Rich. 165/50/15. They look fantastic.

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    165/50/15 are alright if it's snowing :-) 195/50/15 looks better imo

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    I've always preferred 195/45/15's on my alloys, they sit better for looks and you'll have less scrapping on the rears especially if your rear arches haven't been rolled. Make sure you get something with a flat tyre wall as well.

    Edit: I know my old ones are Cav slabs but you get the idea for stance.

    Last edited by Southie; 19-03-13 at 09:36 PM.

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