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I know it's probably been covered but can't find it anywhere. Looking to replace the PE 2's which are currently 195 55 15 ( standard size ). They are no longer available in this size but the PE 3's are available in 195 50 15 and at a great price . But what exactly will be the difference ? Higher revs needed to maintain the constant speed ? Speedo not registering the correct speed ? Quicker acceleration ?! Opinions from the professionals please .....
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 dasarich
Newbie  Location: ST Austell Registered: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 35 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 18:10
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I run 50's. No noticeable difference other than the price. Some say the tires look too small but before its said have a look. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 19:54
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dasarich
Newbie Location: ST Austell Registered: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 35 Status: Offline |
Post #3
If that's standard ride height then don't see nothing wrong that at all, cheers |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 20:08
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #4
It is lowered 40mm on the front, 30 on the back. I'll have a look and see if I can find old 6 which was standard on 50s.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 20:15
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #5
  Not the best photo's but you get the idea. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 20:16
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mellowr1
Senior User  Location: Maidstone Registered: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 995 Status: Offline |
Post #6
they look too small!!!! ooooh a rust coloured 6  go on m8....im waiting  |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 22:31
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #7
-1 Mick... ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 23:03
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #8
See here: http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm A difference of up to +/- 2.5% is not a drama as it is within he tolerance as tyres wear, but the difference here between 195/55, and 195/50 is 3.36%, and the diameter difference is 20mm, which I reckon is quite a lot. The car will rev higher for a given speed and the speedo will be out. And it looks too small to my eyes. People on here do it for cost reasons but I'm personally not a fan on a road car. I've just bought new tyres in the factory standard size of 195/55-15. Just my 2p. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 23:03
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Each to their own. Ive had both, noticed no difference but the cost. Although my eyesights nit the best these days due mostly to years self abuse... ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Apr 2013 at 23:06
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oecken
Seasoned Pro  Location: Mt Cook, New Zealand Registered: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 4,751 Status: Offline |
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I actually quite like the look of 50's if the car is slightly lower than standard which is what i ran on mine. better than the 45's it came with  ________________________________________  Ex-Black 6  - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you. |
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Posted 1st May 2013 at 04:58
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dasarich
Newbie Location: ST Austell Registered: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 35 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Cheers for the comments , car is standard all round so will probably keep it with the 195/55/15 's, and just discovered that the PE3' s are not available in the 15" rim ! They start from 16" only. |
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Posted 1st May 2013 at 19:37
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #12
mik wrote: People on here do it for cost reasons but I'm personally not a fan on a road car. I've just bought new tyres in the factory standard size of 195/55-15. Just my 2p. My original tyres were 165/70's, so it's kept mine the right size ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 1st May 2013 at 19:47
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro  Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
Post #13
I've managed to source some new pe2s. Random, left over stock. ________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 1st May 2013 at 20:09
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