XM tyres

dollywobbler · Post by **dollywobbler** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:52 pm

Hi folks

I'm perilously close to XM ownership but have a query. I know they should use 195/65 R15 for most models. I currently own a Rover 400 with brand new 195/55 R15s and wondered if anyone had tried the lower profile on an XM. Would it just look stupid? They're really good Uniroyal Rain Sport tyres, so while I can't say I'll miss the Rover terribly, it would be nice to put those tyres to more thorough use!

stinkwheel · Post by **stinkwheel** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:57 pm

Hi Ian,

Glad you've got the XM bug

Personally id say the tyres will be OK....but..... its a big hydraulic citroen, they like the nice tall sidewalls, its part of what always made them feel like citroens, don't know if you remember looking at the wheels of ours, but they look even bigger and balloon-y than the profile suggests.

lankytim · Post by **lankytim** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:16 am

It will look stupid.

White Exec · Post by **White Exec** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:19 am

As many of us have discovered, the XM's ride is significantly affected by the choice and state of its tyres. The first line of bump-absorption is the tyre (where even slight over-inflation can lead to a knobbly and unpleasant ride), and the side-walls play a big part in this. For this reason, going low-profile isn't a good choice, if ride quality is important to you. Michelin Energy Savers cut the spec well.

Post by **Peter.N.** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:26 am

I would agree, using low profile tyres will negate to a degree the ride softness and that's what a lot of people buy XMs for - me at least. It will also affect your speedo accuracy and give you slightly lower gearing, it could also affect your insurance - although I don't see that its at all dangerous.

Peter

scooters · Post by **scooters** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:20 am

My 2.1TD runs on 205/65s on the alloys it has but the winter tyres are 195/65s on steels.

The manual says either tyre is suitable for the car - what size is best?

Post by **Peter.N.** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:21 pm

I thought the 205s were usually 60s.

Peter

robertmnorton · Post by **robertmnorton** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:06 pm

Hi Peter, no, standard TD auto fit is 205/65/15.
robertm

Post by **Peter.N.** » Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:10 pm

Hi Robert

Thanks didn't know that, the only 205s I have come across were on the 2.5 diesel and they were 60s.

Peter

normanlindley · Post by **normanlindley** » Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:57 am

My estate has 205/65/15 Michelin energy savers.

Norman

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