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> 205-60-15 vs.195-60-15, What's your preference
KELTY360
post Mar 23 2010, 01:40 PM
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a tire buy and it really comes down to a small difference in size. I'm running 4-lug Mahles with 195-60-15s and I've been pleased with the looks and performance. I use the car as a 3-season dd, although I'm not big on driving in the rain if I have a choice. Wet traction is important though.

I'm leaning toward the Bridgestone Potenza 960AS but I've found that TireRack sells the 205-60-15 for $20 less per tire than the 195s. Is there much functional difference between the two sizes?

Can't wait to get new skins on for some 'real world tire testing'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Mar 23 2010, 08:34 PM
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I have 185/65.s and I feel they are are bit small 195/65's my vote
205/60 too wide unless taht is what you desire.

185/65 first 2 pics
205/60 2nd 2 pics


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post Mar 23 2010, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 23 2010, 06:34 PM) *

I have 185/65.s and I feel they are are bit small 195/65's my vote
205/60 too wide unless taht is what you desire.

185/65 first 2 pics
205/60 2nd 2 pics


That's what I needed to see. IMO the 205s are more meat than I need. I'll stick with 195s, but look at 65s also.
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