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> 195/65R15 tire thread, discuss, review, and post pictures of tires, wheels and cars
scott_in_nh
post Apr 12 2019, 03:06 PM
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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


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post Apr 12 2019, 03:56 PM
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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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post Apr 12 2019, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(lierofox @ Apr 12 2019, 05:56 PM) *

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)

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post Apr 12 2019, 06:36 PM
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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.


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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!
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scott_in_nh   195/65R15 tire thread   Apr 12 2019, 03:06 PM
Porschef   I like that size tire, and yes, it’s unfortunate...   Apr 12 2019, 03:37 PM
johnlush   Timely as I've been shopping recently for that...   Apr 12 2019, 03:47 PM
Porschef   Timely as I've been shopping recently for tha...   Apr 12 2019, 04:25 PM
thelogo   Timely as I've been shopping recently for tha...   Apr 12 2019, 04:26 PM
scott_in_nh   Timely as I've been shopping recently for tha...   Apr 12 2019, 04:46 PM
lierofox   The last time I went shopping for tires in that si...   Apr 12 2019, 03:56 PM
scott_in_nh   The last time I went shopping for tires in that s...   Apr 12 2019, 04:52 PM
lierofox   I didn't get them from Tire Rack, got them fro...   Apr 12 2019, 06:36 PM
scott_in_nh   BTW when quoting prices please include shipping to...   Apr 12 2019, 04:56 PM
914   Scott, I would recommend Vredestein tires old scho...   Apr 12 2019, 05:32 PM
Big Len   It's the size I chose. You might try Eurotire ...   Apr 12 2019, 05:40 PM
scott_in_nh   It's the size I chose. You might try Eurotire...   Apr 12 2019, 05:45 PM
scott_in_nh   The tires I started this thread with are A A tract...   Apr 12 2019, 05:52 PM
bbrock   I just bought a set of Firehawk AS tires in that s...   Apr 12 2019, 06:10 PM
mgphoto   https://simpletire.com/dunlop-p195-65r15-dp...DSAB...   Apr 12 2019, 07:11 PM
Amphicar770   Why all the mystery?   Apr 12 2019, 07:44 PM
Big Len   Why all the mystery? :agree:   Apr 12 2019, 07:54 PM
scott_in_nh   Why all the mystery? :agree: Sorry, just tha...   Apr 12 2019, 09:16 PM
sithot   When cost isn't a consideration and "stic...   Apr 13 2019, 05:31 AM
Big Len   They seem to have good, but limited, reviews. But ...   Apr 13 2019, 06:03 AM
scott_in_nh   They seem to have good, but limited, reviews. But...   Apr 13 2019, 10:21 AM
Big Len   You mentioned Yokohama's being an OEM tire on ...   Apr 13 2019, 11:41 AM
scott_in_nh   Out of curiosity, where were everyone's curren...   Apr 15 2019, 08:20 AM
bbrock   Out of curiosity, where were everyone's curre...   Apr 15 2019, 08:26 AM
Amphicar770   They may be decent but should you need to sell car...   Apr 15 2019, 02:36 PM
scott_in_nh   They may be decent but should you need to sell ca...   Apr 15 2019, 03:51 PM
GeorgeRud   The selection is even worse for the standard 14”...   Apr 15 2019, 08:16 PM
mark04usa   I'm running Pirelli P4 Four Seasons+ 195/65 on...   Apr 15 2019, 08:55 PM
Cal   I recently installed the 185/70/15 Vredestein Spri...   Apr 15 2019, 09:18 PM
scott_in_nh   I had the original Vredestein Sprint, probably in ...   Apr 16 2019, 11:54 AM
scott_in_nh   i requested a quote, but searching around it looks...   Apr 16 2019, 12:09 PM
Biggles   I use Falken tyres (Japanese) and they are very go...   Apr 16 2019, 02:50 PM
raynekat   Pirelli P6000 in this size.....but spendy.   Apr 16 2019, 03:24 PM
scott_in_nh   Pirelli P6000 in this size.....but spendy. way ...   Apr 17 2019, 07:00 AM
RolinkHaus   195/55/15 vs 205/60/15   Apr 17 2019, 11:54 AM
dflesburg   We use 205 60 15 they work well   Apr 17 2019, 11:59 AM
Dougal Cawley   Oo! why wouldn't you fit the good stuff ...   Apr 18 2019, 08:27 AM
scott_in_nh   Oo! why wouldn't you fit the good stuff ...   Apr 18 2019, 09:31 AM
Dougal Cawley   [quote name='Dougal Cawley' post='2706423' date='...   Apr 18 2019, 11:02 AM
scott_in_nh   Sorry, but that is where you are wrong. Your car...   Apr 18 2019, 11:16 AM
horizontally-opposed   Sorry, but that is where you are wrong. Your car...   Oct 30 2019, 07:15 PM
mepstein   Sorry, but that is where you are wrong. Your ca...   Oct 30 2019, 07:48 PM
scott_in_nh   I'll add I don't completely disagree with ...   Apr 18 2019, 11:31 AM
rhodyguy   ZEXIUS 326Xi 195/60 15. "DO NOT MOUNT ON 5.5 ...   Apr 18 2019, 11:40 AM
scott_in_nh   So I finally got around to mounting the tires and ...   Oct 30 2019, 02:39 PM
horizontally-opposed   So I finally got around to mounting the tires and...   Oct 30 2019, 07:16 PM


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