195/50/15= too small?
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195/50/15= too small?
I'm rolling on 205/50/15s and understand what its like to have the shorter diameter. Is the 195/50 size TOO Small though? I want to get 195s for a new set of wheels, but the 195/55 sidewalls are a bit too big and the next smallest option is the 195/50
This is for a daily driver that then competes in the STS class at autocrosses with those daily driven wheels+tires.
Thanks all.
This is for a daily driver that then competes in the STS class at autocrosses with those daily driven wheels+tires.
Thanks all.
#2
Don't know if it's TOO small, but the diameter difference is 23.07in vs 22.67in for the 195/50, which will make your speedo 1.7% faster. Got it all here:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
mb
edit - I think I read somewhere that it's good to keep your overall diameter close to 24in., but I'm not certain on that.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
mb
edit - I think I read somewhere that it's good to keep your overall diameter close to 24in., but I'm not certain on that.
#4
They will be fine. My girlfriend has that size on her MINI and there is no issue at all. Speedo is off but she doesn't care. Lowers the car about a half inch and increases the gap between the fender flair and the tire. Her car is the one with the white top. Mine has 185/65-15, very near stock size.
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I may still rock the 195/50's though... It's hard to stretch the 205s on anything that fits under our car
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I dont know man.....I love low-ness and all. Believe me. But even with the 205/50's, in order to get rid of all the extra wheel gap....you are basically dragging subframe ![tongue](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
I may still rock the 195/50's though... It's hard to stretch the 205s on anything that fits under our car
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I may still rock the 195/50's though... It's hard to stretch the 205s on anything that fits under our car
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If you ain't dragging, then you ain't low enough. Haha j/p.
Idk, your car is pretty damn low.
I guess theres really only one way to find out. Maybe try out out with 2 cheap *** tires (maybe even used, wasted) on just one side to see how the car will sit. Then take it from there... ![Confused](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Personally, I say go with the 195/50's... Take some pics when you do a test fit with the new wheels you picked up
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I know that you are looking for some stretch, but I think the 205s are a better compromise. I know you run your car very low, but they'll fill in the wheel wheels much nicer on your cooper.
That said, I ran 195/45/15s on 15x8s on my Mk2 VR ... H&R Ultra Lows. But it is much easier to pull that off on a VW.
For some strange reason I like a bit meatier tires on a MINI ... but that's just my opinion. I'm even tempted to run some 225/50s on some 15x8s.
That said, I ran 195/45/15s on 15x8s on my Mk2 VR ... H&R Ultra Lows. But it is much easier to pull that off on a VW.
For some strange reason I like a bit meatier tires on a MINI ... but that's just my opinion. I'm even tempted to run some 225/50s on some 15x8s.
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#17
the look is important - but you realize that the 195/55/15's sidewall is 4.75 millimeters less than the 205/50s - i.e. less than 1/5th of one inch different? (.187 inch to be exact).
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I know that you are looking for some stretch, but I think the 205s are a better compromise. I know you run your car very low, but they'll fill in the wheel wheels much nicer on your cooper.
That said, I ran 195/45/15s on 15x8s on my Mk2 VR ... H&R Ultra Lows. But it is much easier to pull that off on a VW.
For some strange reason I like a bit meatier tires on a MINI ... but that's just my opinion. I'm even tempted to run some 225/50s on some 15x8s.![Eek](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/eek2.gif)
That said, I ran 195/45/15s on 15x8s on my Mk2 VR ... H&R Ultra Lows. But it is much easier to pull that off on a VW.
For some strange reason I like a bit meatier tires on a MINI ... but that's just my opinion. I'm even tempted to run some 225/50s on some 15x8s.
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#20
So besides peoples' opinions on what looks right etc.....is there a safety hazard to the smaller wheels? The tire calculator warns that above 5% difference from stock could cause brake failure. The 195/50's are just above 5% difference. If the speedo is a bit off...I'm fine with that, but i dont want brakes failing
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I'm rolling on 205/50/15s and understand what its like to have the shorter diameter. Is the 195/50 size TOO Small though? I want to get 195s for a new set of wheels, but the 195/55 sidewalls are a bit too big and the next smallest option is the 195/50
This is for a daily driver that then competes in the STS class at autocrosses with those daily driven wheels+tires.
Thanks all.
This is for a daily driver that then competes in the STS class at autocrosses with those daily driven wheels+tires.
Thanks all.
Otherwise for street driving it's OK using 15x 5.5 to 7" wide rims.
Outer tire diameter is a shorter than stock 22.7" but best part is you can buy
Goodyear eagle F1 G3-D3 tires for $93 each
280 treadwear AA traction 19 pounds, V speed rated
Excellent tires and the only size in 15" available.
In 195/55-15 in Ultra High Perf Summer tires:
General Exclaim UHP $56
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 $109
Kumho Ecsta SPT $63 closeout
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport $72
Avon Tech M500 $69
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 $66
Outer tire diameter 23.4" and closer to stock sized. These tires will also work fine with 15x 5.5 to 7" wide rims.
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