any one running 195/45/15??

[vk9]

is any one else running these or is it just me pics if availabe

 

[Tim]

Probably just you, why would you want to run a 45 profile, other than to save money?

 

[vk9]

i got these tyres for free with loads of tread , i was just curious as ive never seen this size being used on any other civic

 

[J700OCK]

Probably just you, why would you want to run a 45 profile, other than to save money?

in actuall fact its dearer to run 45 profile aposed to 50 profile . but i agree with you tim why would u run 45 much harder ride aposed to using 50 or 55 profile where they absorb some of the harshness from our crap roads

 

[689R]

45 profile is for saxos

 

[J700OCK]

45 profile is for saxos

saxos and corsa yes

civics def not

 

[Tim]

Would the speedo not be a mile out on a 45?

 

[4d_ek9]

yes it would be. vw polo gti run on 45's too

 

[vk9]

yeah my speedo is slightly out , but as i said before , i got these tyres FREE with some wheels with all nearly new tread , i know 50- 55 are the way to go... but hey i got these wheels for £60 with fresh tyres !

and yeah the ride is a tad harsh

so yeah my question is answered i am the only person on ek9.org with 45 profile!!

 

[stevenEK9]

Sorry to burst your bubble but you are not the only one http://www.ek9.org/forum/projects/7509-neilvtec-ek4-build-up-7.html

195/50 is perfect for 15" on an ek9/ek4, i run 195/50 R888 and even like that the speedo is a bit out and over reads

Also your wheels must look silly in the arches with tyres that small, even running 195/50 it only looks good if your car is pretty low