Tyre sizes are standardised but you can have variances according to tread
pattern, sidewall plies, 'rubber' compounds etc although on a standard car
it shouldn't make that much difference. Tyre pressures are more likely to
make a difference in ride quality than construction. We usually run around
32psi on the road and the ride quality is as acceptable as it an be in a
Sprite.
Peter
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From: Lancer7676@aol.com
To: toobmany@bigpond.com; spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tire width
Date: Saturday, 8 May 1999 20:57
In a message dated 5/8/99 4:24:56 AM EST, toobmany@bigpond.com writes:
<< 165/70 Falken
FKO7U on Rostyles. >>
Is 165/70 a standard size--the same size no matter which BRAND of tire you
get? Or is it like shoe sizes, with each company deciding for itself what
constitutes a size 9, size 11, or size 13? If I want to take Peter's lead
and get 165/70's on my Rostyles, can I be confident that I will get the
same
ride with another brand of 165/70's?
--David
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