What kind of car? What size rims? How many spokes? Do you like the low(er)
profile look? Are you willing/able to
recalibrate your speedometer?
I think 185s wouldn't be good on anything less than 5" rims (and maybe 5.5").
I put 185/70-15s on stock, 60-spoke BJ8
wheels and promptly started busting spokes. Went to 6" Daytons, which I now
think are a bit too wide. Most advice says
185/70s should be on at least 5" rims, but I think that might be too much tire
for the rims (however, 185/15s would
probably work).
More tire/wheel will mean more traction, which will also put more stress on
other suspension components, esp. the shock
mounts. 175s on 5" rims might be good middle ground (but I have no experience
with that setup).
Bob
On 6/19/2011 10:41 AM, Fred Wescoe wrote:
> This has been kicked around very often and I am still confused.
>
> I need new tires.
>
> The archives and the list say; original 590 R 15, go with 175/80/15,
> 175/70/15, 165HR15, 185/80/15, 185/70R15, etc, etc.
>
> In today's size terminology, what size should I be considering and why.
>
> I can figure out Michelin, Avon, Kumho, etc, etc later, what I need is an
> understanding the full tire size and why from those who have done it
> recently and are pleased with their choice.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fred
>
>
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