Right Size Wheels

trimani · 23rd February 2014, 20:03

I have 15" crowns and love the comfortable ride they give, but I'm not to keen on the style. I have also considered changing tyre size up to 215 x 15 but again not sure.

Would a 16" wheel with a tyre designed for comfort, be OK and keep my comfort level.

Any suggestion on 16" wheel styles and suitable size tyres would be most welcome.

trimani

wuzerk · 24th February 2014, 07:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by trimani

I have 15" crowns and love the comfortable ride they give, but I'm not to keen on the style. I have also considered changing tyre size up to 215 x 15 but again not sure.

Would a 16" wheel with a tyre designed for comfort, be OK and keep my comfort level.

Any suggestion on 16" wheel styles and suitable size tyres would be most welcome.

trimani

I find that the standard 16" Union wheels with 215X55 tyres is a good compromise between the 15" (comfort, sedate cornering) and the 17"
(noisier, harder ride, good cornering) having tried them all.

MrDoodles · 24th February 2014, 08:37

Another vote for 16" Unions with 215/55X16's!

Dorset Bob · 24th February 2014, 09:12

I had 15" Crowns on my last Rover 75, and this one has 16" Unions fitted.
Must admit that I prefer the look of the Unions and haven't noticed much difference in the ride quality. I am running on Continental Premium Contact 5s.

Worth pointing out that 215 55 R16 tyres cost about half as much again over the 205 60 R15s

pab · 24th February 2014, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Another vote for 16" Unions with 215/55X16's!

Yes 16" with that tyre combination are best for ride quality and handling.

Unions look good too.

KWIL · 24th February 2014, 09:58

I am a Union man, at least as far as wheels go

Sprinter · 24th February 2014, 12:04

Much as I liked my Serpents, I needed a bit of extra comfort and the Unions have provided that.

And they suit the car perfectly.

trimani · 24th February 2014, 19:20

Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like i'll be going for 16" unions with the best 215 x 55 x 16 I can afford.

Cheers

trimani (Alf)

Mountain Rover · 25th February 2014, 11:56

I've got Goodyear Efficient Grip, I think they are superb and they didn't cost the earth.

Arctic · 25th February 2014, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by trimani

Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like i'll be going for 16" unions with the best 215 x 55 x 16 I can afford.

Cheers

trimani (Alf)

Hi Alf.
Another vote for unions had some as spares a couple of years back which I used why I was having my wheels refurbed etc

23rd February 2014, 20:03	#1
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Right Size Wheels I have 15" crowns and love the comfortable ride they give, but I'm not to keen on the style. I have also considered changing tyre size up to 215 x 15 but again not sure. Would a 16" wheel with a tyre designed for comfort, be OK and keep my comfort level. Any suggestion on 16" wheel styles and suitable size tyres would be most welcome. trimani

24th February 2014, 09:12	#4
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I had 15" Crowns on my last Rover 75, and this one has 16" Unions fitted. Must admit that I prefer the look of the Unions and haven't noticed much difference in the ride quality. I am running on Continental Premium Contact 5s. Worth pointing out that 215 55 R16 tyres cost about half as much again over the 205 60 R15s __________________ Let the good times roll............

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24th February 2014, 08:37	#3
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Another vote for 16" Unions with 215/55X16's!

24th February 2014, 09:58	#6
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	I am a Union man, at least as far as wheels go

24th February 2014, 19:20	#8
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys. Looks like i'll be going for 16" unions with the best 215 x 55 x 16 I can afford. Cheers trimani (Alf)