|
displaying posts 1 to 15 of 15
| Author | Subject: 55 profile or 50??? |
 danny555
Junior User  Location: Wokingham Registered: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 86 Status: Offline |
Post #1
On my gti 6 I have the standard wheels on it. They have 195/55/15 on them at the moment but i need to change my tyres very soon. so I was thinking of putting 195/50/15 on them. what do you lot think? would it look ok or should i just stick with the 55 profile?________________________________________ 1997 Black Phase 1 306 GTI 6 |
 Posted 28th Mar 2011 at 04:11
|
|
|
aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #2
danny555 wrote: I use 50 profile. The tires are cheaper and i can't see any obvious difference between them and the 55's.On my gti 6 I have the standard wheels on it. They have 195/55/15 on them at the moment but i need to change my tyres very soon. so I was thinking of putting 195/50/15 on them. what do you lot think? would it look ok or should i just stick with the 55 profile? ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
|
Posted 17th Apr 2011 at 16:26
|
|
|
pete26
Seasoned Pro  Location: maidstone, kent/ eastbourne Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,826 Status: Offline |
Post #3
After going from 55 to 50 profiles there is a noticable difference. The cornering will be more sharper. Plus 50s are cheaper as aaron said________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI6Ph3 China GTI6 206 xsi manstone daily runner (GAY) Ph1 Cherry Red GTI6 307 HDi 110 |
|
Posted 17th Apr 2011 at 22:44
|
|
|
adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Hi Danny, why not use the search button?Cheers  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 00:46
|
|
|
laz101
Junior User  Location: Brighton Registered: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Status: Offline |
Post #5
pete26 wrote: After going from 55 to 50 profiles there is a noticable difference. The cornering will be more sharper. Plus 50s are cheaper as aaron said The drawback from going to 50s however is a slight lack of ride compliance versus roadholding which the 306 was renowned for. meaning bumps and bad road surfaces wont be smoothed out as well... ________________________________________ Lawrence |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 00:48
|
|
|
pete26
Seasoned Pro Location: maidstone, kent/ eastbourne Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,826 Status: Offline |
Post #6
adam b wrote: Hi Danny, why not use the search button? Cheers  ________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI6Ph3 China GTI6 206 xsi manstone daily runner (GAY) Ph1 Cherry Red GTI6 307 HDi 110 |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 00:54
|
|
|
dangerous dave
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bedford Registered: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 9,890 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Personally I think they ride, handle and look better on 55 profile tyres________________________________________ You didn't see anything. Right? |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 01:04
|
|
|
berger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
Post #8
dangerous dave wrote: Personally I think they ride, handle and look better on 55 profile tyres I have always run my standard height/suspension cars on 55 profile tyres and felt that on 50's the car didn't feel quite right or look as good! ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 01:07
|
|
|
pete26
Seasoned Pro Location: maidstone, kent/ eastbourne Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,826 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Indeed 50 profile tyres will look abit lost on a standard ride height 6. Forgot to mention ive lowerd mine recently on 50s after 3 years of 55s ________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI6Ph3 China GTI6 206 xsi manstone daily runner (GAY) Ph1 Cherry Red GTI6 307 HDi 110 |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 01:27
|
|
|
mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #10
55 profile is the factory size. 50 profile might be cheaper but they will look a bit small in the arches and the speedo will over-read. The car will also be slightly less economical but have slightly better acceleration. I would definitely stick with the 55 profile, as after all it is what the car was designed for. Your choice though. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
|
Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 05:01
|
|
|
danny555
Junior User Location: Wokingham Registered: 26 Mar 2011 Posts: 86 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Cool thanks for the info everyone. I may lower the car so if that's the case then I will get some 50 profiles.________________________________________ 1997 Black Phase 1 306 GTI 6 |
|
Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 15:48
|
|
|
billyboy99
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 1,658 Status: Offline |
Post #12
just to mix things up abit...y not go for 45/16s...? (cant comment on the ride differences, but imo def look better) |
|
Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 16:03
|
|
|
welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #13
because they don't fit 15" wheels....________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
|
Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 16:53
|
|
|
owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #14
welshpug! wrote: because they don't fit 15" wheels.... Snigger. Incidentally 17's will also not fit. As mentioned, 55's are correct. The only people run 50's is because they're cheaper, and don't look too bad as long as the car's been lowered. If it's just a road car, go for 55's. If you're going to be caning tyres on track, the cheaper 50's will save you a fair bit of cash in the long run. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
|
Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 18:44
|
|
|
billyboy99
Seasoned Pro Location: London Registered: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 1,658 Status: Offline |
Post #15
welshpug! wrote: because they don't fit 15" wheels.... hence the /16 after the 45 in 45/16. the moral of the story...get bigger wheels! |
|
Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 19:04
|
|
The Peugeot GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club - ©2025 all rights reserved.
Please Note: The views and opinions found herein are those of individuals, and not of The Peugeot 306 GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club or any individuals involved.
No responsibility is taken or assumed for any comments or statements made on, or in relation to, this website. Please see our updated privacy policy.