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Title: Tyres
Post by: vegasgo on 20 February 2009, 20:53:56

Hi, am in need of a new tyre. Typing my reg into Kwik-fit, they tell me I need 195/65/15 but my tyres state 225/55/16.

I presume the tyres on my car are not the standard ones, but as the radial is 16 the stated tyres would not fit anyway?

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: amba on 20 February 2009, 20:56:31

What model are you driving ?

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Post by: VX1 on 20 February 2009, 20:56:52

Thats right. You want to put on whats coming off, if you see what I mean.

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Andy B on 20 February 2009, 21:00:29

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Hi, am in need of a new tyre. Typing my reg into Kwik-fit, they tell me I need 195/65/15 but my tyres state 225/55/16.

I presume the tyres on my car are not the standard ones, but as the radial is 16 the stated tyres would not fit anyway?

You're making the mistake of taking notice of Kwick-Fit.
As asked, what's the age & model of the car?

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: vegasgo on 20 February 2009, 21:01:50

Sorry, 51 reg 2.2 auto CD.

All websites are saying the smaller size, but I will certainly replace the same what comes off as I don't want to buy 5 new tyres - unless there are any benefits?

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Andy B on 20 February 2009, 21:09:51

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Sorry, 51 reg 2.2 auto CD.

All websites are saying the smaller size, but I will certainly replace the same what comes off as I don't want to buy 5 new tyres - unless there are any benefits?

What do you wheels look like? They'll all be 16" and you'd not be able to the 15" that Kwick-Fit etc want to sell you even if you wanted to.  :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MutantCav on 20 February 2009, 21:10:29

Smaller size will be the spare wheel...although I must admit from memory I thought even the spare wheel was 205??

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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 February 2009, 21:18:07

Sounds like a set of after market or different spec wheels have been fitted in place of the standard ones.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: vauxfan2k on 20 February 2009, 21:19:17

195/65/15 is for 94-97 2.0 models
205/65/15 is for 94-95 v6's
225/55/16 is for 96-99 elites and 97-99 2.2 2.5 2.6 and 3.0
235/45/17 is for f/lift elites/ mv6's 2.6 3.0 and 3.2

 :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: topcat on 20 February 2009, 21:22:01

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Smaller size will be the spare wheel...although I must admit from memory I thought even the spare wheel was 205??

your right spare is 205 /65/15   to go with a set of 225/55/16