6.5 rims should have a better fitment wth 195 tyres.
regarding to 205/40 and 204/45... the width is the same (7"), 40 will hav a lower profile ie. thinner tyres. whereas 45 is thicker hence more comfatable and also will increase the overall dimension of the wheels (rims + tyres)
regarding to 205/40 and 204/45... the width is the same (7"), 40 will hav a lower profile ie. thinner tyres. whereas 45 is thicker hence more comfatable
yes fairly noticable in appearance and comfort. to a certain extent i guess it'll depend on ur suspension setup as well. if u hav a rather stiff setup, u'll find 45 more comfy to ride on.
It isnt just the sidewall height that gives a comfortable ride.
To put it simply, you wont notice much change in grip between the 195/205, but it all depends what tyres you get. You could think there is a difference only because you got better tyres, or tyres that suit your driving style more.
Not sure what speeds you drive at, but if you get oversized tyres for a rim, you could have issues with sidewall flex (if it has crappy sidewalls) at high speeds. (You should see my crappy nankang tyres going around a corner at high speeds!!).
When changing wheels and tyres, remember to keep the rolling diameter the same as standard otherwise you will have to recalibrate the speedo.
If you find a tyre too uncomfortable, drop the pressure 1-2psi. It makes a much bigger differnence then 7mm extra sidewall. If you want to go into the hills or race, put it back up because honestly, who is thinking about comfort when racing/in hills....
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Originally Posted by STTICH
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