Linda-
I was in the same spot as yourself recently, and started
one of the eye-glazing tire threads on May 24th.
My wheels are stock. After some off-list discussions,
I settled on size 175/70R14 tires.
I happened to pick Sumitomo HTR 200's because I only
drive the car in the summer, these have a good speed rating
(not that I'd get close to their listed max), and they got
good reviews at tirerack.com. Not only that, they were the
least expensive in that size at that site.
I ordered mine through my local dealer, and by the time we
got through with shipping and installation they were rather
more than the tirerack.com price. They perform much better
than the 17-year-old tires they replaced, and to me their
appearance on the car is fine. My speedometer readings are
more accurate with them too. The tire shop seemed to have
no difficulty in putting these tires on the wheels.
This was my experience. Others on the list may have better
recommendations based on more experience and knowledge.
--Bob Keen
68 1600
Chassell, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2005, linda wrote:
> List,
> Is there a link to a chart for tire / wheel combinations? I checked the
> archives but the discussions made my eyes glaze over.... I tried though
> because I know this is asked frequently.
> I have stock rims (I'm pretty sure) and want tires to fit for "unspirited
> driving", contrary to most of you :-) . I have 185 14 tires on the car now
> but they seem to have a close tolerance to the fenders.
> Any help appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Linda
> 68 1600
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