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Title: What about wider tyre? (part.2)
Post by: KKOM on August 28, 2009, 09:17:36

Hi to everyone,
1st: Keeping  the same (standard) alloy wheels (5,5" x 15") where at the moment fit with 185/65 R15 tyres I am thinking to change dimmension to 195/60 R15 with same load and speed indicators (88H).What you think about this? Any suggests welcome!
Also the "Aussie" members will help me (similar weather conditions like Crete Greece) about which brand a model of tyre you suggest.
Thanks!
P.S. The money for a 16" alloy new set beiing a carrycot,car seat etc for my new baby girl !!!

Title: Re: What about wider tyre? (part.2)
Post by: 2i30s on August 28, 2009, 10:13:01

my wife's cw has factory 15x6 alloy rims and 205/65/15 tyres.i dont see why you cant go up one size.[tyres are dealer suplied kumos] :razz:

Title: Re: What about wider tyre? (part.2)
Post by: Dazzler on August 28, 2009, 11:20:34

Hi KKom,

Here is a good site to compare different size tires for your car..

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Not much difference according to this capture I did of your two sizes

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/TyreComparison.jpg)

I have always liked Michelin (and the new XM1 or similar low rolling resistance tyres are supposed to be very good)

Title: Re: What about wider tyre? (part.2)
Post by: 2i30s on August 28, 2009, 13:02:25

with my bigger rims my speedo gained 3 kph according to my scanguage.

Title: Re: What about wider tyre? (part.2)
Post by: sonatacrdi on August 28, 2009, 17:54:14

hi,

Something about rims width & tyre width ratio compatiblity...

http://www.michelin.com.sg/tyre/viewall/319 (http://www.michelin.com.sg/tyre/viewall/319)

https://www.dunloptires.com/care/widthRatio.html (https://www.dunloptires.com/care/widthRatio.html)

hope it's help,

rgds
Samuel