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
185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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..
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..
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Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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.
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.
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Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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
Peter
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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
Cheers for your help guys
Re: 185/60/15 instead of 195/55/15?
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
Drives ok on them,, back end feels light over bumps,
carnt wait to get back to 205's