195/65R15 tire thread, discuss, review, and post pictures of tires, wheels and cars |
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195/65R15 tire thread, discuss, review, and post pictures of tires, wheels and cars |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
I almost tacked this on to one of the many existing tire threads
But I found that the OP typically just had a question or two and then floodgates open on the best combo of rim and tire size 195/65's come up all the time because they have a larger footprint then stock but are pretty close to stock height Everyone who has shopped for this size knows that high performance summer tires pretty much don't exist with the alternative being bland all-season tires I have Eagle GT's on the car now, but while they have worn great and evenly, they won't pass inspection this year So with the big name tire manufacturers not providing anything interesting in this size, I decided to see what the small or off brand tire manufacturers had The first tire I landed on was the Accelera 951 that I found at multiple online retailers for cheap They were discontinued and therefore maybe a little older date code, but the reality was that nobody actually had them in stock (I had to place orders to find out as nobody answers email these days) So I think I found a couple of good choices, but landed on this one Before I reveal the brand or comment on it myself, I am just going to post some pictures of the tire - post what you think Attached image(s) |
Porschef |
Apr 12 2019, 03:37 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
I like that size tire, and yes, it’s unfortunate that performance choices are very limited
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johnlush |
Apr 12 2019, 03:47 PM
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What's all this then? Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 26-May 04 From: Cheyenne, WY Member No.: 2,108 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Timely as I've been shopping recently for that size. The best I came up with was the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring @ $86 which probably falls into the "bland all-season" category. I'll be interested in seeing what you've come up with.
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lierofox |
Apr 12 2019, 03:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 18,880 Region Association: Southern California |
The last time I went shopping for tires in that size I didn't have many options either. I ended up settling on these https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...num=965HR5PREAS
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Porschef |
Apr 12 2019, 04:25 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
Timely as I've been shopping recently for that size. The best I came up with was the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring @ $86 which probably falls into the "bland all-season" category. I'll be interested in seeing what you've come up with. I ran those Coopers on my Golf. Granted, it was a diesel, but I found them pretty grippy and very quiet. Affordable too. |
thelogo |
Apr 12 2019, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Timely as I've been shopping recently for that size. The best I came up with was the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring @ $86 which probably falls into the "bland all-season" category. I'll be interested in seeing what you've come up with. I have these . great tire . For the street Hard to beat these |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Timely as I've been shopping recently for that size. The best I came up with was the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring @ $86 which probably falls into the "bland all-season" category. I'll be interested in seeing what you've come up with. I looked at those too I went deep and left no stone unturned, so I'll be shocked if anybody shows me a tire available in the USA that I didn't see (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Those that like a more period correct rounded shoulder should really like these I won't know how much I like the rounded shoulders of these (compared to the Goodyear GT's on the car) until they are on the car Knowing there was not going to be a foolproof way to really gauge one tire against another, what I was looking for was an A A or A AA that had as much interconnected rubber as possible So many of the tires available have free floating blocks of rubber with lots of sipping that I can see being "squirmy" These tires have minimal sipping and more or less solid bands of rubber around the tire |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
The last time I went shopping for tires in that size I didn't have many options either. I ended up settling on these https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...num=965HR5PREAS I like Tire Rack and those look like nice tires that I'm sure you like a lot, but at a price I would only pay if the were some sticky summer tires (but that's just me) give us a review! |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
BTW when quoting prices please include shipping to keep it consistent and apples to apples
Also, please review the tires you have in this size, especially if they are still available |
914 |
Apr 12 2019, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 26-December 02 Member No.: 19 Region Association: Southern California |
Scott,
I would recommend Vredestein tires old school look for the 914's That is what I will be putting on my "6" soon.. 914/Alan |
Big Len |
Apr 12 2019, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's the size I chose. You might try Eurotire
https://www.eurotire.com/searchresults.htm?...95|h:65|d:15zz~ |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
It's the size I chose. You might try Eurotire https://www.eurotire.com/searchresults.htm?...95|h:65|d:15zz~ some of the Vredestein there look like good choices the rest of the tires are the usual |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
The tires I started this thread with are A A traction, 520 treadwear, H speed rated
They cost $62 each and are not off brand made by one of the well known manufacturers |
bbrock |
Apr 12 2019, 06:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I just bought a set of Firehawk AS tires in that size last week. I needed all season tires and these are considered "performance all season" for whatever that's worth. They got good reviews but my car is still several months away from going on the road so no personal experience yet. $73/tire at the local shop.
Ironically, I would have preferred a 185/70 tire but could only find summer tires in that size. |
lierofox |
Apr 12 2019, 06:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 18,880 Region Association: Southern California |
I didn't get them from Tire Rack, got them from a local guy (who also from time to time gives me a pretty decent discount since the company I work for brings our fleet vehicles to him for tires.) That was just the first link that popped up for them.
As far as a review, well, I don't really have much of a basis for comparison since pretty much EVERY tire I've bought for any vehicle I own has either been an all season or touring tires to save myself the trouble of swapping tires, or stocking and storing extra wheels, and also maximize the time between buying new tires, so I don't really have any experience with performance summer tires to compare them to. These ones have performed just fine for my driving style though, I don't drive all that "spirited" in my 914, lacking both front and rear anti-sway bars, I treat it more like a daily driver that knows how to properly handle a freeway onramp. Tread wear life versus grip seems pretty decent, they've still got good depth a couple years into owning them and even with my STI swap under full acceleration I've never managed to get them to really break loose except in the rain. The last time I went shopping for tires in that size I didn't have many options either. I ended up settling on these https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...num=965HR5PREAS I like Tire Rack and those look like nice tires that I'm sure you like a lot, but at a price I would only pay if the were some sticky summer tires (but that's just me) give us a review! |
mgphoto |
Apr 12 2019, 07:11 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,335 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
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Amphicar770 |
Apr 12 2019, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,188 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why all the mystery?
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Big Len |
Apr 12 2019, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Sorry, just that it isn't a brand that has ever come up here Attached image(s) |
sithot |
Apr 13 2019, 05:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None |
When cost isn't a consideration and "stick" is:
AVON FIA Rally-CR6ZZ-DOT 175/15 185/15 |
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