Tyre Question (non bus..)

[slow-lane-Matt]

Car currently has Michellin 155R15 82S fitted

Am I right in thinking that VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 3 - 155/60 R15 74T would be compatible on the same Axle as the tyre above.

Is the "60" -ie the "Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the width" measurement important ?

I'm assuming speed and load rating aren't an issue for a Beetle and don't have to match existing tyres on same Axle...?

Thanks for any help - Hope it's OK putting a non bus question up....?

 

[Moseley]

Yes if you want it to be the same size as the one you're replacing it with!

The Michelin has got this number missing that you've quoted - it will be on the tyre somewhere as this needs to be known when purchasing new ones. Take another look, or pop a picture up of said Michelin tyre?

 

[Happystamps]

Standard aspect ratio for a 155 15 is actually 80%, not 60%. So, the tyres will be of a lower profile. I assume this is for a beetle? The Vredestein Sprint Classic is the "correct" size. Alternatively the same manufacturer do a 165/80/15 in the "T-Trac". Doesn't muck up your speedo too much and they're good quality for the price- although the tread pattern isn't really to my taste I can't really base my decision on that.

 

[slow-lane-Matt]

Thanks for the comments - So you pay about £40 extra for being narrower by 10 millimetres ! (155 v 165) - I guess its wrong for many reasons to have different tyre widths on the same Axle as one side of the car would stop quicker than the other !

I take your point the "Classic" does look better but not sure if it looks £50 better !

Thanks Again!

 

[Happystamps]

Thanks for the comments - So you pay about £40 extra for being narrower by 10 millimetres ! (155 v 165) - I guess its wrong for many reasons to have different tyre widths on the same Axle as one side of the car would stop quicker than the other !

I take your point the "Classic" does look better but not sure if it looks £50 better !

Thanks Again!

Exactly why I went for the T-Trac this time ;-) Although if you shop around I believe you can get the Sprint Classic for about £60.

And yes, the contact patch will be different. You'll be able to turn more aggressively one way than the other!