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185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:00 pm
by Davie206
Looking to replace all 4 tyres soon on the 206, I was thinking 185/60/15 might give more comfort and slightly less road noise but will these fit on my alloys?
I have 15" peugeot nimrod alloys 6.0j x15
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:09 pm
by lozz
Hi,
ithink they will be ok as your altering the width..to skinnier ones.
*only thing isee is the profile..60 instead of 55
they might catch you out if carrying any weight..
might be best to ask a tyre fitter..
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:05 pm
by GingerMagic
I just checked online for you...
The difference in diameter is 6.5mm, and there is a 24mm difference in circumference, so your speedo will be 1.2% out, which means 30mph will display 29mph so not a big difference.
Skinny tyres are better in the snow and rain anyway, you will have more comfort but the downside to a higher profile is a bit more flex on the corners.
I think you'll be fine.
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:14 pm
by PeterN
I would go with the taller tyres every time but my priority is comfort, I don't drive fast enough to worry about handling.
Peter
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:56 pm
by Davie206
Yeh im looking for comfort really
the 195/55/15 tyres I put on 2 years ago were an improvement on the 195/50/15 that were on the car beforehand. Think I'll order myself some 185/60/15s
Cheers for your help guys
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:06 pm
by lozz
Just checked on my 207. and that's running on.. 185/60/15s (*temp*winter/steelies)
Drives ok on them,, back end feels light over bumps,
carnt wait to get back to 205's
