hi guys, my nova just failed its mot because the front tyres rub the inner arch.
at the moment they are 205/50/16 bridgestones and was wandering what size should i go for?
i dont want to buy tyres then find out they still rub and fail.
cheers
bonus.
rubbing tyres
hi guys, my nova just failed its mot because the front tyres rub the inner arch.
at the moment they are 205/50/16 bridgestones and was wandering what size should i go for?
i dont want to buy tyres then find out they still rub and fail.
cheers
bonus.
205/45/16 probs a better choice, think theres 205/40/16 out there iswell, they shouldnt rub but dont qoute me on that! just a suggestion
What size (i.e. width) are the wheels?
205's are a tad wide for a Nova IMO - mate of mine had TSW Hockenheims on his old SR, lowered 40mm, with 205/45/16 and had issues with rubbing.
As a quick fix for the MOT you could just whack a couple spacers on (assuming that won't push them out too far)
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i dont now the width of the wheels but i think the offset is 45mm rather than 49mm. i had to get a wide arch kit to fit these wheels.(seems a bit drastic just for the wheels.) i think ill get 205/40/16 as this should be enough.
could always go for a 195 45 16 tyre, will be a bit narrower and have a lower tyre wall
I agree with dannyb go for 195/45/16
I had these when i origonally had 16's with no problem
Personal choice would be the Yoko A539 in above size.
well i worked out the aspect ratio of the wall on 205/40 and it came to 82mm. the 195/45 came to 87.5. i now its only 5mm in it but it might make some difference.
cheers any how
195/45r16 is still larger than the original nova tyre sizes so its the best option out of them all
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