 Getting New Tires.....55s or 60 Series? |
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| Kaduku |
 Jan 12 2014, 10:27 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None  |
I am planning to replace the old stock 165/15 tires with 195s (205 is too wide for my me).
Any thoughts on whether I should get 60 or 55 series tires. I don't like the look of 65s. I would assume the lower profile 55s would be a stiffer ride. |
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| 69telecaster |
Jan 13 2014, 06:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 4-April 10 From: White Cloud, MI Member No.: 11,558 Region Association: None |
The lower profile results in a smaller diameter, which will make your speedometer inaccurate. 195/65-15's have the same OD as the original 165's. Just sayin'.
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| boxsterfan |
Jan 13 2014, 10:52 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
http://www.914world.com/specs/tirecalc.php
Use this to see how far off yoru speedo will be with varying tire sizes and see what you can live with. |
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| siverson |
Jan 13 2014, 05:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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185 65 15 imo...
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| euro911 |
Jan 13 2014, 06:27 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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I typically run 195/65-15 as well
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| somd914 |
Jan 13 2014, 06:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I run 195/60 on 15x6 wheels. Yes, the speedo is high by about 5%, thus about 150-200 RPM more at cruise. Now for some spacers up front to widen the stance and fill the fender better... Rears look great in that respect.
What size should you run? Ask 10 people and get 10 different answers... |
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| bzettner |
Jan 13 2014, 08:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 2-June 13 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 15,951 Region Association: Southwest Region |
 195/60's! is the speedo off alittle? Just flow with the traffic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| lonewolfe |
Jan 13 2014, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
I run 195/60/15''s on my stock Fuchs 6/15 rims. My speedo is definitely off but like the previous poster said, just go with the traffic flow. From what I understand, you can have the speedometer re-calibrated for whatever tires you end up running. Palo Alto Speedometer or Hollywood Speedometer should be able to recalibrate your speedo if this is the case. I've been meaning to call them to find out if they can re-calibrate the Speedo and what the cost will be. I'll try to do this tomorrow and post up what I find out.
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| Kaduku |
Jan 13 2014, 09:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
Thanks everyone. I don't care too much about the speedo but more interested on the stance and ride.
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| lonewolfe |
Jan 13 2014, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Kaduku @ Jan 13 2014, 07:22 PM)  Thanks everyone. I don't care too much about the speedo but more interested on the stance and ride. On a 5 1/2" to 6" wide rim the 195/60/15 tires are a good fit and look good too! Some folks go up to 205's. |
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