Tyre width question

[tuscan_thunder]

I have 185 width fronts and 205 rears on just now.

Will a 195 and a 215 fit on the rims?


Thanks

[cej]

I currently have 225 in the rear and 195 in the front.Stock rims.

[StuartB]

You will have
Front 185 x 55 x 15's
Rear 205 x 50 x 15's

If you want the larger size, it is best to fit
Front 195 x 50 x 15
Rear 225 x 45 x 16
Rolling radius stays the same that way.

[tuscan_thunder]

StuartB said:

You will have Front 185 x 55 x 15's Rear 205 x 50 x 15's If you want the larger size, it is best to fit Front 195 x 50 x 15 Rear 225 x 45 x 16 Rolling radius stays the same that way.

My tyre fitter has recommended 195/50R15 and 215/40/R16 and I have just ordered in that sizes.

[StuartB]

Not saying he is wrong, I am sure they will work

Those are just the figures that Lotus quote, the ones that I and plenty others have fitted and the ones that Yokohama made for Lotus:
www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=228

[tuscan_thunder]

cool. I'll see if he can get the 225s - they definitely fit the standard wheels?

[StuartB]

Yep - what tyres have you bought ?


>> Edited by StuartB on Tuesday 7th March 15:39

[tuscan_thunder]

Yoko A539s. Not the best or newest I know but at £210 all in for four, fully fitted and balanced, thought that was a pretty decent deal.