MOT pass but need tyres.
 

Car passed mot again but got advisory on 3 tyres, I may as well change all 4. I have 205/65/15 fitted at the moment, in the manual it says 195/55/15 which are the better of the 2 or is there any other sizes I could use which would be better, many thanks....;)

You current tyres are a bigger profile so will be more comfortable and softer then the original spec.

Hi.

What is your best tyre?

The best Wet grip? Dry grip? Lasts forever? Quiet?

I like my peace and comfort so I start with the lowest dB rating and then look for the best wet grip. So Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 at £65 in 195 size would suit me. The same tyre in 205 size is louder, less grippy and £101.You pay your money and take your choice :} ;).

Have a look at T-Cut's post #13 here

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=300190


Double check the sizes

195/55 or 195/65 ?

And make sure the speed rating is OK. The early cars spec was "V" For the later ones, as yours is a diesel - it's "H" .

https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice...e-speed-rating

I had Michelin 205/65/15's on my first 75.

Lovely and comfy :}.

I believe they were a factory fitted alternative to the 195/65/15's

You'll probably find that the 195's are easier to find and quite a bit cheaper.

195's:
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/195-65-15?id=10075

205's:
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/205-65-15?id=10011

The 205's will be that little bit more comfortable but there's a fair amount of difference between tyres/brands so you may well lose that depending on what you go for. You'll also see that the 205 width isn't listed in the 2004 handbook.

Remember to have all 4 wheels tracked and have a full tank of fuel when they do it.

Hope that's useful.

Michelin tyres are the best quality on the market, have been for over 35 years from when I was a tyre fitter. But, they are expensive. I had Uniroyal Rainsport 3 tyres on my BMW 530D touring and would happily use them again, great tyres and not too expensive. Likewise Toyo Proxxes on my Datsun.