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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Everyone run 195 45 15's ?

I was thinking of running 195 50's and triming the arches anyone else done this?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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I ran 195 45 15's on my old fez but when i went for new tyres i couldn't get the 45's again so had to have 50's and trim the front arches,

I wouldn't advise it to be hones as after doing that the shit liner became insecure and bounced up and down hitting the tyre so that had to come out aswell, Thats my experience anyway don't know about anyone else HTH
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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195 - 50 - 15 -Tyres

Dependant on your budget of tyres and usage really, cant beat the r888 imo with a wide choice in compounds too.

For a road tyre with the "odd" track session - Prada spec2 is a good lasting compound and once warmed can give good grip.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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i got 195 45 15 on mine bloody failing on mot rubbing grr anyone recommend 185s?
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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get the angle grinder out

My arches will be getting mullered soon as I bought 195,50' and lowering 60mm
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
get the angle grinder out

My arches will be getting mullered soon as I bought 195,50' and lowering 60mm
good man ive got r888s on the front of my fezz 195/50/15s didnt take much of a trim to mate and the grip is mad im running 260 bhp and i need just over 4000rpm off the line or it bogs
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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My front and rear arches have been plasma cut upto the holes for the body kit.....

Does it rub anymore..... hell NO
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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is there an easy way to cut the arches wud a pen knife do it lol i tried knocking it back with a hammer but that dint work
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Think I'll stick to using 195/45/15 tyres myself
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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use a grinder with a linishing disc on it, trims back the arch no problems
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