205/55 Tyres

[Ed_Shek]

Does anyone know if 205/55 Tyres will fit on a Corolla T-Sport Alloy wheel.

I know there has been previous discussions on 205/50 Tyres being ok but I'm wondering as my local HI-Q centre are currently doing Dunlops SP3000 in this size fully fitted for £60 which is a good price I believe. The newspaper ad even states to fit Toyota Corolla.

I know Auris 16 inch Wheels have this size fitted as standard so would like to know if the T-Sport wheel will suit them.

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Does anyone know if 205/55 Tyres will fit on a Corolla T-Sport Alloy wheel.

I know there has been previous discussions on 205/50 Tyres being ok but I'm wondering as my local HI-Q centre are currently doing Dunlops SP3000 in this size fully fitted for £60 which is a good price I believe...

Don't know about the fitment but the price is definitely good

[cfc1]

What is the standard size?

[Ed_Shek]

Standard size is 195/55.

Like I said I know some owners have gone for the next size up which is 205/50 So is there any danger of going further to 205/55?

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Standard size is 195/55.

Like I said I know some owners have gone for the next size up which is 205/50 So is there any danger of going further to 205/55?

The little bit I know may not be up to much but it seems to me that changing the rim width is going to affect the overall diameter of the tyre when inflated. This in effect means that aspect ration 50% or 55% is not as specified and the outer diameter of the road wheel is slightly increased or decreased. What you are proposing increases the outer diameter of the wheel assembly further. Think of clearance issues and speedo errors (probably insignificant) if you are going this route. Remember also that tyres grow in diameter the faster you go. This mod in combination with lowered springs could get you fouling your bodywork with your own wheels on difficult roads.

I would think that the tyre would be stressed by the mere fact that it is running in a deformed state from intended so you might find it is prone to overheating and cooking the grippy bits or at worst you weaken the bond at the wheel/tyre interface because of a bad bead fitment. Possible outcome - loss of traction through overtemp or a blowout due to that or the bead problem. These faults are most likely to occur when you least need them, ie, at high speeds, during heavy braking or in tight cornering.

I would recommend that you go for the correct rims for the tyres you lust after if only to satisfy your insurers that you did not contribute to any possible accidents that you might (hope not) have in future.

[rolley]

Standard size is 195/55.

Like I said I know some owners have gone for the next size up which is 205/50 So is there any danger of going further to 205/55?

Your biggest problem will be that it knocks your speedo out check here! probably not by much but could cause you headaches, if you get pulled for doing more than you thought!

Quick Note just used it myself and there's nothing in it on a 1% change! so I wouldn't worry about it rule of thumb if you get caught speeding you get the speedlimit for the road + 10% to it and plus it by 1! so a 30 mph would be 30*0.1=33 + 1=34 mph

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Your biggest problem will be that it knocks your speedo out check here! probably not by much but could cause you headaches, if you get pulled for doing more than you thought!

Another effect of messing with wheel diameters is a change in overall gearing. Again, it is probably insignificant but it is definitely worth consideration for the long term because there will be greater stress on the whole drive train with bigger wheels.

[Jock Fran]

Why bother?

You could get Toyo Proxes T1-Rs in the original size for a little bit over £60 each.

IMO it's not worth the hassle of possible bodywork fouling, speedo error, and quite possibly invalidated insurance!

[mac12]

Doesnt the guide say 195 or an alternative 205 is okay.

But all the reasons above as well!

[Ed_Shek]

Why bother?

You could get Toyo Proxes T1-Rs in the original size for a little bit over £60 each.

IMO it's not worth the hassle of possible bodywork fouling, speedo error, and quite possibly invalidated insurance!

I wish I could find Toyos up here for less that £70!

[MarcTS]

mytyres do the Toyos in OE size for £55.60 each delivered. then it's just a few quid to get a local tyre shop or garage to fit and balance them :)

[Jock Fran]

Yeah shouldn't be too hard. I got 2 fitted for £124.

[Norfolk n Chance]

Most alloys can take two sizes should the original be unavailable.

205/55 is listed as the alternate size on most tyre websites.

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Most alloys can take two sizes should the original be unavailable.

205/55 is listed as the alternate size on most tyre websites.

I guess that that should satisfy insurers should the question of modifications arise. I am assuming that the site is a reputable one and that you can print off a copy of their recommendations for future reference if desired.

[Jock Fran]

I would have thought 205/50 would be the better alternative to 195/55.

I'd like to think insurers wouldn't care about that kind of change, but didn't we have someone not so long ago who's insurance wanted to not pay out because he hadn't used a torque wrench to tighten his wheels nuts? If that can happen, anything can.......

[Norfolk n Chance]

Most alloys can take two sizes should the original be unavailable.

205/55 is listed as the alternate size on most tyre websites.

I guess that that should satisfy insurers should the question of modifications arise. I am assuming that the site is a reputable one and that you can print off a copy of their recommendations for future reference if desired.

Taken from Kwik Fit!

You can search using your car's reg no.

[Ed_Shek]

Most alloys can take two sizes should the original be unavailable.

205/55 is listed as the alternate size on most tyre websites.

I guess that that should satisfy insurers should the question of modifications arise. I am assuming that the site is a reputable one and that you can print off a copy of their recommendations for future reference if desired.

Taken from Kwik Fit!

You can search using your car's reg no.

Check the site and it does list 205/55/16 for my car. Funny how the 195/55/16's cost more though!

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Most alloys can take two sizes should the original be unavailable.

205/55 is listed as the alternate size on most tyre websites.

I am assuming that the site is a reputable one and that you can print off a copy of their recommendations for future reference if desired.

Taken from Kwik Fit!

At the risk of offending any employees of KwikFit...

I feel so much more confident now that I know they are on the case.

Joking of course.