"Steve Hill" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
> Me and my 146 live in France and for some reason the size of tyre we
require
> 195 x 15 x 55 is double the cost of a similar tyre with a profile of 50 or
> 60.
> Would anyone know any reasons why I shouldn't fit a different profile
tyre.
> Which axle it they would be best on (only require 2 tyres for now) and
which
> profile would be peferable.
>
> many thanks Steve

You need to be careful, any car with ABS will not like different diameter
tyres front & rear (unless the car is designed that way).
195/60R15 is 20mm bigger dia than 195/55R15
195/50R15 is 20mm smaller dia than 195/55R15
215/50R15 is the same dia as 195/55R15 but will probably cost as much or
more.

Very few cars used 195/55R15 and its lack of use is reflected in the price,
215/50R15 will I'm sure have the same problem.
195/50R15 is very widely used and was a perfect upgrade size for anything
fitted with 185/60R14 or 205/60R13.

Really you should stick with the 195/55R15.
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David C
156 Selespeed sp3 + Brembo conversion