Finally got Fuchs, Any recommendations on 195/65 x 15’s |
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Finally got Fuchs, Any recommendations on 195/65 x 15’s |
VWnDRAG |
Jan 17 2006, 06:48 PM
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Cinderella can finally go to the ball. Need help with tires. Size wise, I’m probably going with a 195/65 x 15. From researching here, for me, that seems like a good bet. I only street / freeway drive, so the 205’s may be too much. I’m running 10 year old 165/15 Michelins now and am happy. Maybe it’s just what I’ve grown used to. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) I stopped by the tire store today and they suggested Goodyear GT HR or Dunlop SPA2. ????? They said the Goodyear would have a wider tread & better grip but Dunlap would be a smoother ride. Or, was it the other way around? They tried talking me out of the Pirellis because of rapid wear. And lastly, I remember someone at a BBQ saying Falkens or Fuzions, (can’t remember) are too stiff for street and their side walls tend to shred. Help! Open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance. Tom Attached image(s) |
maf914 |
Jan 18 2006, 08:21 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
The recommendations are all over the chart so far, so I may as well add another. If you want near stock diameter so your speedometer will be fairly accurate and you RPM's will be low on the road then consider a 195/65 or 205/60 (which is what I have). They may not have the super low-profile look, but they will work well. For tire type you may want to go to the Tire Rack website and do a search for the tire size to get a listing of all of the available tires, then you can start narrowing down your choices based on performance, wear, noise, cost, etc. I will need new tires soon and I think I'll go with Yoko ES100's next.
Tire Rack has most of the big names but not all of the smaller manufacturers. BTW, I read in an article in Road & Track a few months ago that most tire makers say that when a tire is 4 to 5 years old the rubber has hardened and lost significant grip. When you replace your 10 year old rubber I bet you'll be amazed at the difference, especially if you go withthe extra width from 165 to 195 or 205. |
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