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 |
maf914 |
Sep 15 2017, 08:05 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 |
I've had 205/60 x 15 on my car for quite a while, but the problem is there are currently very few performance tires available in that size.
In the past there were plenty of performance tires available and I had a set of Yokohama AVS, which I has happy with. Five years ago, the best I could find were Bridgestone RE960. Now when I check Tire Rack, Discount Tire, etc., there isn't much out there. Time to go to 16" wheels? Then how long will performance tires be available as the general market moves to 17" to 20" wheels? |
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