I have the standard Pirelli 3000s on my 15X5.5 Alloys.
They are an energy saving type tyre ( low rolling res ).
Has anyone upgraded the rubber yet on the standard alloys.
I,m thinking of trying 185/60 tyres but this is not a popular size in 15" but Yokohama do stock them.
I may go to 195/50 which should have the same rolling radius as a 175/65 but it will harm the ride a bit although there is a wider choice of tyres in this fitment.
ANORAK TIME Do the Chilli specd. cars have taller gearing due to the fitment of 195/55/16. This should be an overall bigger circle than 175/65/15. I changed tyre size and profile on my wifes Merc A Class from 195/50/15 to 185/65/15 which is a bit bigger and it has def improved the ride qual but has also made the car longer geared ie. slower acceleration.
ANORAKS OFF
Mike
They are an energy saving type tyre ( low rolling res ).
Has anyone upgraded the rubber yet on the standard alloys.
I,m thinking of trying 185/60 tyres but this is not a popular size in 15" but Yokohama do stock them.
I may go to 195/50 which should have the same rolling radius as a 175/65 but it will harm the ride a bit although there is a wider choice of tyres in this fitment.
ANORAK TIME Do the Chilli specd. cars have taller gearing due to the fitment of 195/55/16. This should be an overall bigger circle than 175/65/15. I changed tyre size and profile on my wifes Merc A Class from 195/50/15 to 185/65/15 which is a bit bigger and it has def improved the ride qual but has also made the car longer geared ie. slower acceleration.
ANORAKS OFF
Mike