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performance*nova
20-01-07, 07:39 PM
im picking up sum cav gsi alloys tomoro and wanted to know if i put them on and lower it 40mm will i need to roll the arches?
philthepill_389
20-01-07, 07:44 PM
run 185 tyres no
performance*nova
21-01-07, 07:51 PM
with 185/55/15???
bieransri
21-01-07, 08:11 PM
i run 195/45/15s no rubbing down 60mm
performance*nova
21-01-07, 08:18 PM
i run 195/45/15s no rubbing down 60mm
but will 185/55/15 rub
ReeceH
21-01-07, 08:32 PM
i had mine lowered 40 on 185/55/15s and the back used to scrape now and agen gan round a corner hard.av got 195/45/15 now and there spot on
performance*nova
21-01-07, 08:35 PM
so 195/45/15 are the best to go for cuz i cant be done with rubbin
mayhem
22-01-07, 05:21 PM
im lowered 60, and with 195-45-15, the dont rub.

friend of mine also lowered 60, 195-55-15 did rub a little
performance*nova
22-01-07, 09:31 PM
1 wheel has got got 205/50/15
baby-gal
22-01-07, 09:37 PM
dont put it on the front u wont turn ur wheel
burgo
22-01-07, 09:38 PM
dont put it on the front u wont turn ur wheelwot are you on about
performance*nova
22-01-07, 09:39 PM
im after 4 195/45/15 but bit strap 4 cash at the mo so they wont go on till i get them
hendrix
22-01-07, 09:57 PM
i got 195/50/15 on my cesaros and they scrub on n/s rear when cornering sharp
baby-gal
22-01-07, 09:59 PM
i had 205s on mine lowerd 40 and the caught
hendrix
22-01-07, 10:04 PM
205's usually do catch!
baby-gal
22-01-07, 10:07 PM
i no thats y sed dont put them on
welsh_roadrally
23-01-07, 02:35 AM
www.mytires.co.uk (http://www.mytires.co.uk) 195/45x15 Nankang NS2's ?30.20 delivered,a good budget tire if your a bit skint:thumb:
craig green
23-01-07, 11:36 AM
with 195/50 or 195/45 or 185/55 the tyres will not rub.

With Cav sized tyres they will. Not too bad though. I had mine dropped 60mm at the rear & the 205/55 cav GSi tyres still drove OK but it would catch on the insides. The outers may be close but my arch lips are folded.
performance*nova
23-01-07, 04:28 PM
www.mytires.co.uk (http://www.mytires.co.uk) 195/45x15 Nankang NS2's ?30.20 delivered,a good budget tire if your a bit skint:thumb:
were did you get that price from? cant find it
performance*nova
23-01-07, 04:39 PM
with 195/50 or 195/45 or 185/55 the tyres will not rub.

With Cav sized tyres they will. Not too bad though. I had mine dropped 60mm at the rear & the 205/55 cav GSi tyres still drove OK but it would catch on the insides. The outers may be close but my arch lips are folded.
so 185/55 is best as they are cheaper
Chris
23-01-07, 04:45 PM
were did you get that price from? cant find it

www.mytyres.co.uk
performance*nova
23-01-07, 05:06 PM
they only have summer tyres
welsh_roadrally
25-01-07, 02:17 AM
they only have summer tyres

I use summer tires all year round:confused: ,do you think the weather is going to get that bad?lol ,not many companys make m/s tires under 50 profile,would make the car horrible to drive!
Jack
25-01-07, 09:43 AM
they only have summer tyres
If you want winter tyres for use in snow and ice, best bet is to get some thin 13" (or 14" if you have big brakes) steelies and whack some winter tyres on those, use them as a spare set for icy conditions - as using winter tyres in warm/dry conditions can be just as bad as using summer tyres in ice/snow!
craig green
25-01-07, 02:00 PM
Chap I know from a tyre dealer reckons its deadly using summer tyres this time of year.

Apparently at the tread temps can be as low as minus 10 dgrees on a fine day. Summer tyres just arent designed to operate or grip in these conditions esp when the road surface is wet, the temps can go even lower due to the wind chill at the tread.

Proper winter tyres from the likes of Michelin will give amazing grip in wintry conditions comparable with summer tyres in perfect conditions. Makes sense really.