Speedlines and 195 section tyres

[carter711 0]

Hi all,

 

I remember a thread ages ages on here about the pros and cons of running 195 section tyres on 15" speedlines, I am interested in hearing opinions on this as after 2 years I am getting really sick of the rubbish ride my 17" wheels with 40 sidewalls are giving!

I plan to put the original wheels back on and raise the ride height a bit, I basically want the same 'stance' (scene points) as this

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3546236.htm

(apologies if the owner still uses this forum, it is a lovely Corrado though!)

 

I have seen that 195s are a fair bit cheaper than 205s, what are the trade offs? I will be using Blackcircles to buy/fit the tyres, I have used them before and was pleased with what I got.

 

 

Here is a picture of my car as it stands, I'll be selling these ABTs when I do the swap, so if you have any interest now would be a good time to get in early lol, I am in Surrey.

[bristolbaron 11]

One consideration is 195's are narrower than standard wheel spec for a vr6.. in the event of an accident insurers could refuse to pay out.