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hi all

 

i am after 4 new tyres for my c5.

its a 2003 2.0hdi sx 110bhp

 

when i search online using my reg it comes up with the size 205/65/R15/H94, Also shows an upgrade of 215/55R16 W 93.

I have 195/65/R15 fitted on the car from when i bought it, i do get alot of vibration at higher speeds.

 

any idea which size is best to go for?

 

many thanks

 

tony

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Posted

Tyre size as Paul says

The vibration could be wheels out ot balance or track rod ends or drop links worn out,most tyre fitting places would check this for you for free.

Posted

 

any idea which size is best to go for?

 

I would stick with the recommended size. Changing is going to run you into the additional expense of five new rims. Also a 215/16 tyre is at least 25quid dearer than a 205/15.

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thanks guys

 

no info on my door panel?

 

di i have to change the rims if im changing from 195 to 205?

 

if so ill stick with me 195's

 

thanks again

 

tony

Posted

thanks guys

 

no info on my door panel?

 

di i have to change the rims if im changing from 195 to 205?

 

if so ill stick with me 195's

 

thanks again

 

tony

 

205 is the width of the wheel, so yes you would need new wheels

 

15 or 16 is the diameter, so again you would need new wheels

 

55 is the percentage of the wall height compared with the width

 

Al in all, best stick with 195/65/15's

 

the wobble ususally means balancing is needed. You may need to check that the tyre fitters have the necessary attachment for balancing Citroen alloys. The centre piece is fixed, so the wheels won't go on standard balancing kit

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I am surprised you do not have a small white sticker on one of the front door A pillars (between the hinges) which as well as the tyre size also gives the tyre pressures and paint code. If it is not there then it must have been removed. A brochure I have for 2003 gives the hatchback (SX)/LX model as steel wheels with 195/65 R15 tyres and the VTR with alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tyres. The estate 15 inch wheels have 205/65 R15 tyres and the alloys as before. Do not know if there is a misprint here since it would result in the VTR models having wheels/tyres overall about 1 inch more in diameter.

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