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talkingfish
04-10-2007, 18:17
Just had a set of 185/55 tyres fitted today and can't believe the difference it has made from the 195/50's it was on previously... ride is now supple and compliant rather than harsh... steering is light and feedback fantastic!!!! This is how I remember the Willy experience!!!! :D :D :D

Zollo
04-10-2007, 19:27
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Worth the extra expense if you're after the authentic Willy experience.

2 live
04-10-2007, 20:41
pah. more roll, less feedback.

ok for satisfying all round driving experience, i.e comfort, do nothing for the handling imo.

Matty86
05-10-2007, 00:28
I've just acquired another valver

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z18/Matteh449/MKR/DSCF0615.jpg

It's running on a standard suspension with 185/55 tyres :D


My old one is on 195/45s... and the difference is incredible

I might be converted back to just wafting roudn country lanes (at about the same speed i reckon)

Matty86
05-10-2007, 00:29
Just to add, I get the benefit of driving them back to back

2 live
05-10-2007, 09:05
45s to 50s is a hell of a diff, 45s to 55s is a fukkin huge diff.

Swervin_Mervin
05-10-2007, 14:00
45s are shit. My grey one had them on when I got and it was just undrivable imo.

I'm still undecided on which I prefer (have one clio on 195/50s and one on 185/55)

I'm still leaning towards the 195/50 but then I have the pleasure of using those on the weekend/track car and keeping the daily one comfy. 8)

MAXIBOY
05-10-2007, 14:13
hmmm..................35,s........................ ..

Daz.
05-10-2007, 16:13
I like 185's you can go ape shit on them and they take the punishment :twisted:

Might get 185's next time - I was gonna go for them this time round but a set of 195's came up too cheap to turn down really

Bailey_1260
05-10-2007, 18:45
'95's for the win every time, just dont feel stable enough on '85's

wavy
05-10-2007, 19:50
only drove my willy on 185x55 and like them
drove my friends car on 45's and it was like a bone shaker compared

imo for every day use 55's FTW

Matty86
05-10-2007, 22:14
shame 45s *look* cool :D