Tyre size on 16'' cupra alloys

[Desert Varnish]

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what the largest tyre that can be fitted to the 16'' cupra alloys is please?

The ones on the alloys i'm looking at are 205/55, but I thought these would be too big.

If so what tyres would you recommend would be best for handling & comfort - 195/50s?

Cheers

 

[RichardMurkin]

i have 195/45s on mine and i find the ride is spot on, but mine is pretty low

 

[beezertart]

same as above and i think that is also the general consensus...someone will correct me if i'm wrong. just an aside comment mine was on the same profile before it was lowered...

 

[vngtx]

55 profile tyres wont fit in the wheel arch.

 

[Desert Varnish]

great, that's what I thought. If I get them i'll go for some 195/45s then

Thanks guys

 

[Caffienated]

55x16's would give some odd readings too... even if they were usable.

I'm in the 195x45x16 club too. My brother found that certain Continentals in that size gave arch rub on tight-full lock, but doesn't remember which. These are teh only tyres in this size to have done it though...

Enjoy!

 

[orangemuffin]

195/45/16 all day long.......

 

[suj]

125/50/16 all the way








NOT, same as above

 

[Caffienated]

Assuming you found something with a totally non-rigid sidewall that might stretch, but you might as well paint underseal on your rim instead

Actually, that makes me think... I don't think rim width has come up in this thread yet... I suppose it IS a set of 6j x 16's we're talking about, isn't it?

 

[suj]

yep a 6J wheel

i am running 195/45/16 on 7J and 8J wheels at the moment, looks good, no stupid stretch, but stops rubbing