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195s on 7x15 rims why??

helijohn
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03 Aug 2013 19:22 #78873 by helijohn

195s on 7x15 rims why?? was created by helijohn

I see a lot of this 195 tyres on a 7" rim but can't see a reason for it...........please tell me someone.

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03 Aug 2013 22:15 #78896 by jimkyx

Replied by jimkyx on topic 195s on 7x15 rims why??

Most of the posts talk about 195/80/15 so it must be about availability, tyre choice and finally increased side wall flex.

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03 Aug 2013 22:25 #78897 by helijohn

Replied by helijohn on topic 195s on 7x15 rims why??

jimkyx wrote: Most of the posts talk about 195/80/15 so it must be about availability, tyre choice and finally increased side wall flex.

I wonder?? Is it because they think that's what is best. 195 is a good size on a 5½" rim, certainly not overdoing it so there won't be much flexing. On a 7" it seems to me it is very undersized so the extra weight of the steel rim is a waste.

Also I like a sidewall that bulges a little to protect the rims.

I just don't get it

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04 Aug 2013 20:11 #79001 by iloveics

Replied by iloveics on topic 195s on 7x15 rims why??

195's are a popular way to get ground clearance, don't need to change any of the ratios.
7" wide rims looks meaner, and generally they have an offset for stance/stability.

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04 Aug 2013 21:09 #79021 by Busta

Replied by Busta on topic 195s on 7x15 rims why??

You can't increase ground clearance without changing the gear ratio though?

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04 Aug 2013 21:19 #79024 by gaz3359

Replied by gaz3359 on topic 195s on 7x15 rims why??

I run 195 80 15 on 7 j weller style wheels,only reason i have them is they came up for sale at a good price and tbh have gave a good bit ground clearance without having to change the transfer box etc.i also run spacers so i fit in wider tracks on lanes.

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