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sydney
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October 2005
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July 2005
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Wed, 19 October 2005 15:45
 
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current profile looks good... if ya go fatter at the back, still look good, but keep the same profile 
looks tough
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Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Wed, 19 October 2005 23:03
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Where did you find a 195x50x14!? i've been looking for these for ages.. What brand are they??
Thanks!
JOel
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Heathmont, Melbourne, Vic
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May 2004
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Wed, 19 October 2005 23:19
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The wider tyres are at the 50 profile will have a higher side wall then your current tyres. Remember that the 50 is the percentage of the width, and the 225 / 205 / etc is the width in mm's, so 60% of 225mm is how high your sidewalls would be on the back is you change tyre sizes.
Is there even a 205/60/14 available??
225/60/15's aren't a super common size, there's a few brands make them. You may find that you can get a 215/65/15 in a better quality tyre. A 215/60 is only 10mm thinner then the 225 and it will have the excact same height sidewall as the 225/60.
Remember that it will change your speedo.
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sydney
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October 2005
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Location:
sydney
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October 2005
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Wed, 19 October 2005 23:45
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Joel
Bought them second hand.. yokohamas.
They were prettymuch just spares but theres a place called eagle tyres in syd that has a good selection. Ill be going there soon , ill ask if they can get ahold of any for furture reference..
camo
PS
Sell you these old ones if you wantem .. only good for 6-12 months depending how you drive.. $40
Think you may live too far thought..
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Heathmont, Melbourne, Vic
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May 2004
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Thu, 20 October 2005 07:18
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4 years running a tyre store will fill you full of useless information, and just a tad of useful stuff  .
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sydney
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October 2005
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Re: Which tyre profile for 15s on rear 14s on front
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Thu, 20 October 2005 13:22
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yep .. got it sorted today.
you were 100% correct with your advice filthman.. not that i ever doubted you.. 
went for a pair of 2nd hand dunlops for the front.. 195/60/14
and a set of fresh silverstones for the rear.. 225/50/15
pretty happy.. allot more tyre all round, can hardly tell the're a different profile from front to back.. what i was after..
although i was hoping for the rears to look a bit wider..and more performance tread.. but i know all tyres are different..and had to settttle..
ill put pics up for the end result..
cheers all 
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