Yet another tire question, 195-55-15 |
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Yet another tire question, 195-55-15 |
Robnxious |
Sep 10 2017, 02:41 PM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, I know they will fit on a narrow body, that's not my question. My question is, if you have gone to the lower profile tire, how did you like it? How much does this lower the car as well, since I already scrap coming out the driveway, and just now went and bought one of those Bridjit curb ramps. I plan on also adding Mark's fiberglass airdam on it too. So basically my questions are
1) I know you get better handling due to less tire sway, but how is the ride compared to a higher profile tire? I have never driven on low profiles, and think they would look and perform nicely, but haven't heard (or remember reading) about people who have the lower profile tires. I think the 195s are the biggest I can fit in there from what I have seen, and I sort of like the narrow body look. 2) Will they make the car so low that clearance is a major issue? Does no good to lower the go kart down further if I can't get over one of Sacramento's MANY speed bumps Thanks |
GregAmy |
Sep 13 2017, 12:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,302 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
Reading thread with interest...street car needs new shoes.
I'm running all-silver Fuchs replicas with 195/60-15 tires. Don't know the size/offset, haven't pulled a wheel yet. I have plenty of rear fender clearance to accept another 5,mm outboard if I wanted to run 205s. My speedometer is around 10mph fast at 70, so I have either a speedo or drive problem. But I use a phone-based speedo anyway so it's no big deal. Seems the original size is 165R15, which per a Tire Rack chart that's roughly comparable to 195/65R15 or 205/60R15. I'm trying to choose between those two. I want to get a good high performance tire at a good price. Anyone have photos of 205/60-15s mounted on the car? Want to ensure it doesn't make my butt look fat on those skinny wheels. Has anyone ever run staggered tires on a narrow body (195 in front, 205 in back)? Although that would make rotation a PITA. |
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