wedge07

Hi just wondering what's best for size and performance? The cars on koni adjustables and hardest settings and not lowered. I've seen some toyo proxes t1-r tyres brand new for 205 quid and they are 195 45 r16.
Has anybody ever used these tyres and if so any good?
Also will that size be ok on my car without rubbing?
Cheers in advance people

jghs83

I have the exact same tyres, same size in the same wheels, albiet on a mk6 fiesta.

Tbh for the price they are a good all round tyre.

I wouldnt expect much if any rubbing on S1 unless you were properly thrashing on on corners.

If you are still converned though, try 195/40's

wedge07

Nah I'd prefer 45s as around here we have a major problem with pot holes :-( so 45s may help them last a tad longer lol. Nice one mate that's what I wanted to hear lol

jghs83

Snap, i stick 45's for the same reason.

Just keep your suspension setup simple with no silly droos and you should have no significant problems.

wedge07

What are the propper sizes for cossie wheels. Will 215 40s go on and not rub?

Thrush

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I'm not sure a 195 is the best choice for an 8j rim. I run 215's on a 7j (205's in winter) and think 215 is the minimum I'd go to on an 8j. But then, I think the Euro "stretched" look on wheels looks fucking gash anyway

jghs83

Wedge07 - Theres a chance that 214/40's wont rub but i doubt youd get away with it.

Thrush - the stretched look isnt bad depending on the car and its soring height. Granted there are some stretches out there that are just insane but i think 195/45 is a fair comprimise.

Thrush

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Horses for courses at the end of the day. But I personally think, regardless of car and "stance" (which is a stupid buzzword in itself) it looks gash

wedge07

will I get away with 205s then? I just want it to be safe that's all. And the wider the tyre the more grip?? Want as close to the correct size as I can without rubbing. Are the 195s as safe as can be or not?

escortrss1300bhp

Cosworth wheels on a rs turbo are crap drives and handles shit wrong offset I had them on my s1 looked the part but was no good for everyday driving but it's your choice if I was u I would get the 16" mondeo wheels in 7j and wil drive nice

wedge07

I just removed some of them to put these on lol. I suppose if I can get the right tyre it will be a good drive. Not been out in it yet with em on but it's got 195 45s on atm but just want to find out if its safe?

escortrss1300bhp

195 will fit but stretched on 8 j wheel I would go 205 but I no they wil rub if u have koni adjustable I have the same set up on 195 tyres still rub and felt like the car weighed a tone with them wheels on

Carl td

Im running 195/45s on 8j cossies on my mk4 escort van and dont get any rubbing and im running proxes same as what your wanting to run, it really looks the part and still handles pretty well

laren

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Im running escos wheels on my orion with koni adjustables im using 195/45/16 tyres the car tram lines and bump steers all over the place and the rears rub if any weight in the back or hard cornering. They look good though.

wedge07

Can u throw it about still. I'm worried about the tyres coming off lol

Carl td

Ye i was throwing it about last nyt i was worried about that but it seems fine

wedge07

Ok that's great cheers. There's a big gap between tyres n arches so not going to worrie about rubbing and it doesn't move at all on shockers it's solid. I can bounce on it without it moving n I'm nearly 18 stone lol.

Carl td

Dont know weather you knew but you will need new wheel bolts to fit them on your car aswel because of the size of the hole where the bolts go threw your standard ones are to thin and after a short time will pull threw and your wheel will come off.
If you go on ebay and put in this item no 280743517964
And those are what you need had to get them for mine

wedge07

Lol you may have just saved my life haha. Ill get some ordered thanks mate

Carl td

No worries mate i told someone else that i know yesterday and they didnt know either lol the bolts are pricey but well worth it if they stop your wheels falling off lol

SAV191x

any one no if i ran 215 would they fit under arch's or they just gunna scrub ???

Carl td

What are they going on?

SAV191x

mk4 escort there not cossie wheels but there et20 and 9j rears i didnt want too stupid strech really was thinking more 215/35/16 but i dunno if 215 will look Wank of the 8js front

Carl td

Id go 205/40 if you dont want to bigger a strech i run 195/45 proxes t1r and they havent got a ridiculous stretch and dont catch at all which is plus

SAV191x

you got any pics ??

Carl td

I dont know how to put them on here if you tell me how to i can post some, or do you have facebook??

SAV191x

yeah.. chris webb but theres loads of people with my name haha

Carl td

Mines carl tinker todd dont think theres there will be many others lol pic of a red mk4 van as profile pic

SAV191x

it wont find you mine chris webb pic's my red escort

Carl td

Put in on facebook
Carl.todd2@facebook.com

SAV191x

finally haha !! stupid facebook