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HDi fun · 19-10-2007, 05:24 PM

Mine is on comparatively standard tyres - 205-60 15 V. A lot of people use 195/65 15 V on these cars but to my mind that's slightly too skinny for the weight of the car, esp with a diesel engine it's nose heavy and needs the wider squarer shoulders of the 60 profile to prevent understeer.

I also run about 4 PSI above recommended pressures as it keeps the tread cooler and makes it last longer.

19-10-2007, 05:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,830	Mine is on comparatively standard tyres - 205-60 15 V. A lot of people use 195/65 15 V on these cars but to my mind that's slightly too skinny for the weight of the car, esp with a diesel engine it's nose heavy and needs the wider squarer shoulders of the 60 profile to prevent understeer. I also run about 4 PSI above recommended pressures as it keeps the tread cooler and makes it last longer.