Winter set on 16inch ET37

[alekhero]

Hello guys i just purchased 195/55/16 and 205/55/16 winter tires for my 6k2, as i went to the shop the guy said they can not be fitted, they were too big, im running 195/45/16 now,
Any idea what tires can 6k2 fit
Im wondering if 195/55/16 will be okay

 

[bete noir]

Compared to the 195/45R16, the 195/55R16 is 7% bigger in rolling radius with a corresponding speedo error, and the 205/55R16 is 9% bigger. I would have to agree with your man at the garage as those are big increases. A 195/50R16 would be only 3% bigger, but why would you want to fit that over the 195/45? If you want to go to 205 width, then you need 205/45R16, which is the size fitted to the mk3 Ibiza Cupra R, and is only 2% bigger than your current tyres.

 

[alekhero]

Well the only reason is that 195/45/16 are 40% expensive per each tire and thats quite alot for my budget, atm im running 195/45/16 front and 205/45/16 rear, what about 195 65 15? On steelies those tires are alot cheaper? 45 and 50 size of tire is much more expensive no matter of the wheel size, any suggestions?

 

[bete noir]

195/65R15 are virtually the same rolling radius as 205/55R16. If you want 195 width on a 15" rim you need 195/55R15.