Standard OEM tyre size for EK9


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Hi guys on my phone so search function isn't working -.-

So, What tyre size did EK9s come with out of the factory, 195 50 15s or 205 50 15s?

Thanks alex
 
But you should rather use 195/50/15 as it is a much better performing tyre that would give u instant results.
 
jugbugz said:
But you should rather use 195/50/15 as it is a much better performing tyre that would give u instant results.
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Also makes the ride a little harsher.
If your running decent tyres anyway it
Would make a very minimal difference..
 
Standard size is 195/55/15

But I use 195/50/15

I like them better and they're cheaper too :)
 
The real difference is the price. I run quality 55's because that's what's meant to be on it and it handling feels the same on both to me.
 
Jake123 said:
Also makes the ride a little harsher.
If your running decent tyres anyway it
Would make a very minimal difference..
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Harsher? Really... by a minuscule? How many of us here with Type Rs care about that?

A decent 195/55 tyre would equate to a less decent 195/50 tyre.
A less decent 195/55 tyre would get blowned away by a decent 195/50 tyre.

The rigidity of the tyre side-walls between a 195/55 and 195/50 is huge. Steering response increased, road feedback increased, final drive gearing is slightly shorter.

Theres a huge difference mate. Just adding my 2 cents on experience with those sized tyres. :)
 
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jugbugz said:
Harsher? Really... by a minuscule? How many of us here with Type Rs care about that?

A decent 195/55 tyre would equate to a less decent 195/50 tyre.
A less decent 195/55 tyre would get blowned away by a decent 195/50 tyre.

Theres a huge difference mate. Just adding my 2 cents on experience with those sized tyres. :)
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Wait so your saying due to sidewall stiffness there is a huge handling difference. But this huge difference due to the stiffer sidewall flexing less doesn't effect comfort?
 
Jake123 said:
Wait so your saying due to sidewall stiffness there is a huge handling difference. But this huge difference due to the stiffer sidewall flexing less doesn't effect comfort?
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Comfort is always traded for performance.

I get comfort tyres for comfort cars and performance tyres for performance cars.
 
The comfort differences is minuscule. Its not even worth mentioning compared to the gains of a 195/50 over a 195/55 tyre.

If your concerned about comfort, stick with Stock suspension. Theres way more difference there.
 
I do have stock suspension thanks :)
Anyway,
Its a fact there is a comfort trade off by ignoring OEM spec and going with a 50 rather than a 56. :)
 
Jake123 said:
I do have stock suspension thanks :)
Anyway,
Its a fact there is a comfort trade off by ignoring OEM spec and going with a 50 rather than a 56. :)
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Yes but very minuscule. You wont feel it. Tyres get noisier and harder as they age. If your a comfort freak, you can change your tyres every year lol jk
 
Went for the 50 profiles In the end , 4 x yoko spec 2's = £180 and fitted for free ;-)

Great tyres in the dry! Interesting in the wet.
 
going to 50 means lower ride too. Why you think honda didn't opt for this size from the beginning?
 
Aleex said:
Went for the 50 profiles In the end , 4 x yoko spec 2's = £180 and fitted for free ;-)

Great tyres in the dry! Interesting in the wet.
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seems to be the norm for these tyres, good in the dry. tricky in the wet.
 
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