15 inch wheels

[Rabd]

Anyone fitted 15" /5 .5J wheels? Will standard tyres still fit???

[NeilR]

What do you mean by 'standard tyres' ?

I use 185/65/15's on minilite replicas.

[Rabd]

Sorry should have been a bit more specific. Aware of increase in wheel diameter and potential ( small) effect on speedo but what about clrsrances on body steering etc or would i have to go lower profile aspect ratio?

[NeilR]

185 / 65 / 15 is similar rolling radius to 185 /70 / 14, so no issues with that, maybe a slightly firmer ride with smaller aspect ratio but less sidewall flex,
so better steering feel.

[DJT]

If you want similar size to the original 185/80 14, then 195/70 15 is almost spot on but only seem to be suitable for vans. Most go for 195/65 15. These fit without problem. I had them for a few years, but did not like the low profile, so went back to original 14 inch wheels with 185/80 14.

[Philip Wardle]

My daily driver came with the option of 18, 19 or 20 inch wheels. Given the dire state of UK roads and the number of pot holes where I live ( or are they sink holes? ) I went with the smallest size - glad I did. I'm not planning to upsize the Stag wheels anytime soon

[DJT]

My daily driver came with the option of 18, 19 or 20 inch wheels. Given the dire state of UK roads and the number of pot holes where I live ( or are they sink holes? ) I went with the smallest size - glad I did. I'm not planning to upsize the Stag wheels anytime soon

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[Ian F]

I’m on 195/65R15 91V and have been for nearly 12 years. The speedo slightly under- reads, but that’s ‘cos I’ve also got a 3.45: 1 diff on a 4 speed+ overdrive.

Ive just ordered 4 new tyres, not because of wear, but they are 3311 - so I understand Week 33 2011, nearly 12 years old.
Oh and I’ve ordered a 5th wheel from JBW wheels in Warwickshire, so that I can use one “old” tyre as spare, and have the spare match the rest…..


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[Goldstar]

Is 2.45:1 a typo Ian? Must take some revs to get moving otherwise

[Philip Wardle]

Street golf is right Dave, this has inspired a new driving style in Essex (UK) involving random swerves by the car in front or the one coming towards you ...

[Ian F]

Is 2.45:1 a typo Ian? Must take some revs to get moving otherwise

Spotted it and thought I’d edited it, but you know what I mean!

[richardthestag]

I had a what else but a Nissan flippin Juke swerve at me just this morning because of a very light imperfection in the road surface. Why is it always a Nissan flippin Juke?

Maybe the new Volvo 340

Anyway and in my most humble opinion. The stag in standard form and on todays roads rides like a magic carpet, so do you want to be comfortable or ......