People with 400 series wheels....

Post by **D4V2K1** » 19 May 2006 05:57 pm

I am currently looking into getting a set of 400 series 15's for my car and am just wondering what everyone is using tyre wise. Do i stick with the standard 185/55/15's or go for a 195/50/15 which seem a bit cheaper. Whats the closest to the original wheel/tyre diameter?

Cheers, Dave.

Post by **SteveP** » 19 May 2006 06:00 pm

They both keep the same - or very similar overall rolling radius. I'd go for 195/50/15 just because theres more choice, therefore cheaper, and look a bit more butch

Post by **340GLT** » 20 May 2006 12:34 am

Yeh ditto to the cheapness comment!!! Look much better and are a perfect match to the steelies radius!!!
Adam

Post by **Tero Huikko** » 20 May 2006 12:03 pm

I have 15" 400-series "cetus" wheels w 195/50R15 on them. Looks fine and no problems with fitting etc.

Next ones are going to be 195/60R15 though. They also fit and after that I get rid of speedometer error. (8% at 100km/h)

Closest to original would be 195/55R15, but they are a bit pricey because sold much less than 195/50R15 or 195/60R15.

Post by **D4V2K1** » 20 May 2006 01:10 pm

Will make the choice once i have a set of wheels, hopefully next week

Post by **petefarrell360** » 11 Jun 2006 07:10 pm

I'm running 195/50's on my 15" 480 rims. The only thing I've personally found is that on full lock, the tyre is touching the anti roll bar on my 360, yet not one else seems to have found any clearance issues. My rims are a bit wider than most at 6" like Adam's new Taurus rims, however Steve's are wider still! Mine have always looked like they sit further forward in the arches, as I was concerned about clearance on the GLT lip on the valance. Any ideas anyone, I'll try and get some pictures when I have a working camera.

And have you got your wheels yet Dave?

Pete

Post by **SteveP** » 11 Jun 2006 07:11 pm

Hmm haven't had any fouling issues i dont think, the front tyre gets very close to the bodykit valance though in certain positions.

Post by **classicswede** » 15 Jun 2006 09:19 pm

SteveP wrote:Hmm haven't had any fouling issues i dont think

You would know if you had fouled

Post by **340cbr** » 15 Jun 2006 09:37 pm

I had clearence problems in my 340 with 195/60R14

Post by **petefarrell360** » 16 Jun 2006 06:58 pm

Hmmmmm odd, I did feel it rubbing the bar on full lock the other day I think. It's pretty difficult sometimes not to hit full lock with PAS on a tight turn. I know what you mean Steve, in certain positions it looks close with the standard GLT lip, so the kit could be even worse for me!
Pete

Post by **D4V2K1** » 17 Jun 2006 11:08 am

Well i've been away for a few weeks and i didn't get my wheels in the end either.

I've also just bought another car, so the 360 will be up for sale shortly too.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 17 Jun 2006 02:10 pm

That's a shame mate. Well, I hope you haven't strayed to something french and FWD. Hope the 360 finds a good home.
Pete

Post by **SteveP** » 17 Jun 2006 02:24 pm

petefarrell360 wrote:Well, I hope you haven't strayed to something french and FWD.

Whoops...