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Old 07-03-2010, 10:58 AM
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Default size of tyres for standard 15" rims

grabbed a RST for a laugh while my cossie being restored and it needs tyres badly..

whats the best size tyre to use for the standard rims? 195 50 15s? or can ya squash a slighty bigger one on there

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Old 07-03-2010, 11:32 AM
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205/45/15 would be an acceptable size, but I personally wouldn't.
Old 07-03-2010, 12:30 PM
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195/50-15 for me, looks better. Had them fitted with 205/45-15 but didn't like the look of them.
But as always, I will go for whatever is cheapest, as they will be gone in a couple of weeks anyway
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Mine runs standard wheels with standard size tyres 195/50/VR15.
Old 07-03-2010, 07:55 PM
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okies 195 50 15s it is..

think ill get a set of T1rs like my cossie got they seem dam good on that and would expect then to be as good on the escort
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got t1 on my erst transformed the way it drives best tyres ive had on it by far 195/50/15 they look just right
Old 07-03-2010, 08:07 PM
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i put 205s on myn. they overtierd slightly, but it just meant it protected the rim from curbing
i had goodyear eagle f1s handled fine, but they wore out fast
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195-50-15
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Another vote for 195/50/15.
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Standard tyre was 195/50R15 on both ERST. Use them, they're a good size for handling.
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Originally Posted by botters
got t1 on my erst transformed the way it drives best tyres ive had on it by far 195/50/15 they look just right
sadly T1-r's on mine haven't solved wheelspin though, might be the 21psi on a zvh i guess.
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