Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Rally Tyres: AE86 195/60 r15, Do they fit on a standard ride height ae86 without scrubbing?

  1. #1
    Senior Member Patric's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Patric
    State
    SA
    Location
    Enfield
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    148

    Default Rally Tyres: AE86 195/60 r15, Do they fit on a standard ride height ae86 without scrubbing?

    195/60 r15 tyres, Do they fit on a standard ride height ae86 without scrubbing?

    Normally, I run a 195/50 r15 tyre on an ae86, if I go up a little will it scrub? (surely someone has done this, couldnt find anything searching the forum)

    Car is standard factory ride height.
    Silver 86 Trueno Hatch.

    AE86 4age gear for sale - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...eats-Ae86-gear
    Side intrusion bars for your import - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...our-JDM-import

  2. #2
    Moderator Sam-Q's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Sam
    State
    VIC
    Location
    Endeavour Hills
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    4,242

    Default

    that's odd I thought I had a tyre fitment thread somewhere, I will have to see if there is one and add it to the technical index or just make one.

    Your answer is purely depeandant on your wheel choice. Also I don't think anyone knows the original right height as all of out cars had sagged. Well unless your wheels are completely wrong 195/50s should have lots of room spare
    My website: SQ Engineering - 4AGE and 3SGE upgrade/replacement parts

    - SQ Engineering on facebook -

    Please e-mail to contact me instead of sending a private message on here.

  3. #3
    Senior Member Patric's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Patric
    State
    SA
    Location
    Enfield
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    148

    Default

    Sam, I can get those tyres cheap. So it makes economical sence.
    Everyone here seem to be track or drifters. So your wheel fitment thread seems to be directed at just those guys hence the question.
    Silver 86 Trueno Hatch.

    AE86 4age gear for sale - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...eats-Ae86-gear
    Side intrusion bars for your import - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...our-JDM-import

  4. #4
    Moderator Sam-Q's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Sam
    State
    VIC
    Location
    Endeavour Hills
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    4,242

    Default

    don't get me wrong I wasn't being sarcastic I was litterally in my technical index looking for where the link was and found it missing, could of missed it though.

    a 195/50/15 is a near on ideal size for an 86 which the same outside diameter as stock and a great balance between roll, straight line grip and probably no "tram-lining"

    I would like to get some of these myself
    My website: SQ Engineering - 4AGE and 3SGE upgrade/replacement parts

    - SQ Engineering on facebook -

    Please e-mail to contact me instead of sending a private message on here.

  5. #5
    Veteran AJPS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Name
    David
    State
    SA
    Location
    Lonsdale
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    4,245

    Default

    195/60 is too big for an 86 for rally in my opinion

    the larger than average rolling diameter makes it feel slow

    and it allows for less articulation

    stick with 14s

    i also think 195 is a bit wide for dirt
    - 10 year anniversary Tshirts http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...irts-group-buy -

    Garage sale http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...3-autumn-sales Specials on front end kits - pm me


  6. #6
    Senior Member Patric's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Patric
    State
    SA
    Location
    Enfield
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    148

    Default

    Thanks for the technical input lads. It's good for those who technically want to know the reasons why to us 50 profile r15 tyres on an ae86.
    However for us budget racers who will use what we can get.
    The question still stands, regardless of the technical issues rolling diameter, Will a tyre 195/60 r15 work under a stock ride height sprinter without scrubbing? (using best possible wheel choice)
    If the answer is I dont know, thats fine but I am sure someone here has done this before to save me the hassle of trial fitting a finding out.
    Silver 86 Trueno Hatch.

    AE86 4age gear for sale - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...eats-Ae86-gear
    Side intrusion bars for your import - http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...our-JDM-import

  7. #7
    Moderator Sam-Q's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Sam
    State
    VIC
    Location
    Endeavour Hills
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    4,242

    Default

    Ah I see I saw 195/50 instead of 195/60, now while I have not tried it I do know that that people are running some massive rubber without issues and what your suggesting is only a little wider and bigger in diameter than original. I would be very surprised if you had an problems at all even with unmodified gaurds.

    I also understand the need for a budget supply of consumables, I figure it's better to make a compromise sometimes than to not be able to do something at all.
    Last edited by Sam-Q; 14th July 2011 at 11:21 AM.
    My website: SQ Engineering - 4AGE and 3SGE upgrade/replacement parts

    - SQ Engineering on facebook -

    Please e-mail to contact me instead of sending a private message on here.

  8. #8
    Senior Member Slimer86's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Marco
    State
    SA
    Location
    North Adelaide Suburbs
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    775

    Default

    Bump.
    Don't want to start a new thread, and see mention of Std ride height, so.

    Can some one please measure the brow height on the front and rear of their AE86 for me please?
    I measured 400mm on the front and 360mm on the rear.
    Appears as though my front springs are wrong.
    Thanks.
    Big up's for the North East Massiv'
    NSATB - New Skids Around The Block

Similar Threads

  1. 15 tyres 195/55 195/60 205/55
    By benzo in forum Cars or Parts Wanted
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 25th June 2012, 05:09 PM
  2. 4 x 195 / 60 / 15 Tyres $50
    By Adash =P in forum Car Parts For Sale
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 7th May 2010, 10:12 AM
  3. 15 inch Tyres Cheap 195/50 205/50 195/60
    By ROLL3R in forum Car Parts For Sale
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 16th June 2009, 09:04 PM
  4. Standard ride height?
    By otanica in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 14th January 2009, 12:12 AM
  5. Replies: 10
    Last Post: 8th April 2008, 08:34 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •