tyres for OEM vr6 wheels

[Soundofav6]

I was quoted
Bridgestone Adrenalin 205/50/15: $170 (OEM size)

BUT 195/50/R15 is only $120. would it be possible to fit these??

What else would you guys recommend for ~$150??

[rayray086]

Science fitted 195/50's on his VR6 and he likes them from memory. To be honest, I think it's the better choice, since the VR6 BBS wheels are 6.5" wide. I believe the load rating on the 195/50 is correct too for the VR6.

By the way, 195/50 tyres are pretty cheap being a common size for 15" wheels on small cars. I think Pedro got his set for $100/each (I have them on the steelies now - they're Falken ZE329's and they're alright).

[DubSteve]

I don't know where these prices are from but I bought Contis 205/50/15 for $110.

And Kuhmo KU31's 205/45/16 for $110 aswell.

[rayray086]

I don't know where these prices are from but I bought Contis 205/50/15 for $110.

And Kuhmo KU31's 205/45/16 for $110 aswell.

Contis for $110!

[Soundofav6]

COol.. thanks guys ! Hey ray, the catalogue says max load is 475kg. So on 4 that would be 1900Kg. Should be Ok right since the car is only 1300kg.

What else would you guys recommend?

[Tim]

look at the load rating on the tyres. From memory the VR6 requires a relatively high one. Its written on your fuel filler cap I think?

[Soundofav6]

You are right. Thanks Tim.. it labelled "no less than 530 Kg" Bummer.. probabaly can't go the 195/50 option !!

[Bora Sport]

195/50 will have a smaller rolling radius than the 205/50 ie the 195 will have to rotate more times per kilometre than the 205. This will marginally improve acceleration and also make your speedo read inaccurately. Try Kumhos I have found that they are quite good value for money.

[ScienceVR6]

Science fitted 195/50's on his VR6 and he likes them from memory. To be honest, I think it's the better choice, since the VR6 BBS wheels are 6.5" wide. I believe the load rating on the 195/50 is correct too for the VR6.

By the way, 195/50 tyres are pretty cheap being a common size for 15" wheels on small cars. I think Pedro got his set for $100/each (I have them on the steelies now - they're Falken ZE329's and they're alright).

yep i run 195's.

I also payed under $100. $95 each i belive it was. Fulda Attiro's. But i belive they are discontinued.

I have noticed no loss of grip with the 195's, and I don't think they threw the speedo much at all.

[Tim]

yep i run 195's.

I also payed under $100. $95 each i belive it was. Fulda Attiro's. But i belive they are discontinued.

I have noticed no loss of grip with the 195's, and I don't think they threw the speedo much at all.


whats the load rating of them though i think its sposed to be over 87 or something

[ScienceVR6]

whats tha load rating of them though?
I'm not sure, i'll go outside and check. It's probly wrong.

[ScienceVR6]

ok, its an 82 V.

supposed to be 86 W