best tyre for 15" alloys

[Scottie2hottie]

i have just got the right alloys and need to know the best tyre for them. im lowering the van by 45-50mm and the alloys are 15"

been told( not sure though ) 185x65x15 lx load so any help would be great. many thanks

[California Dreamin]

To be within 2.0% of the original 185R14C circumference you could fit:
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205/70 R14 642 mm 2017 mm -1.51 % 68.94 5.5x14 to 7x14
205/75 R14 664 mm 2086 mm 1.86 % 71.30 5.5x14 to 7x14
185/80 R14 652 mm 2048 mm 0.00 % 70.00 5x14 to 6.5x14
205/65 R15 648 mm 2036 mm -0.59 % 69.59 5.5x15 to 7x15
195/70 R15 654 mm 2055 mm 0.34 % 70.24 5.5x15 to 7x15

Obviously depending on wheel rim width:
on 6.5 or 7j's I would go with 205/65 R15

Load rating 97 or higher......speed rating is pretty irrelivant given the max speed of a T25.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m27b0s519p616 ... _99T_XL_TL_" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or perhaps:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m27b0s515p615 ... _C_104R_TL_" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Martin

[Scottie2hottie]

Thanks for that mate. Just a few question. I'm a newbie to this. Lol

What's 6.5 or j7's. And how to I find the rim width?

[andisnewsyncro]

Rim width is measured as J which (roughly at least, but I think there's more to it...) equates to inches; 6J is a 6" wide rim. It will be stamped on the wheel itself, along with the offset or ET and the over all size ie 15 or 14 etc...

Have a good read through the wiki for a good grounding on wheel info as to what will fit, what might fit and what to forget about completely. There's also an enormous thread on t'yard about alternative wheels

As long as your PCD is right and the ET is within tolerances, there's a good chance you'll be fine. Don't forget you WILL NEED extended bolts & studs, or a front stud conversion for any alloys other than OE Carats. Tell us what you've got and someone will help you further.