just a quick question on these tire sizes. I see that the 195-50-15 are cheaper than 195-55-15, is there any downside running the 195-50-15 beside car height being lower than before? should I just stick with the 195-55-15?

thanks

 

Go with the 195-50-15's. Theres not much difference and It will be easier on the wallet

 

aight thanks for the quick response

 

The 195-55 is exactly the same height for your stock tire size, but IMO the 50's look better and you have a much better selection

 

more ppl go with the 195/50/15 vs the 55's...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lil Corb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is there any downside running the 195-50-15 beside car height being lower than before?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes. Your speedometer and odometer will both read 3.3 percent higher than actual.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lil Corb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">should I just stick with the 195-55-15?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes.

 

if you like comfort more than performance, stick with the 55 series...50's feel harder on the road...

 

50s - slightly cheaper, slightly lighter, lower price may be lost in gas since your gearing will be thrown off a little bit, more agressive looking, less comfy, less protection when you hit a pothole

55s - the opposite of everything above

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">50s - slightly cheaper, slightly lighter, lower price may be lost in gas since your gearing will be thrown off a little bit, more agressive looking, less comfy, less protection when you hit a pothole

55s - the opposite of everything above </TD></TR></TABLE>

I like this comparison!

 

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I like this comparison! </TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks!

forgot the 50 will have a slight cornering advantage, but a slight acceleration disadvantage

 

wouldn't the smaller overall diameter of the 50 series give better acceleration?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but a slight acceleration disadvantage </TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually the smaller tire will accelerate faster there buckwheat

 

true, my bad. i was thinking of sidewall flex, which would be beneficial in acceleration for the 55

 

Are you sure that the price would be lower for the 50's? I was always under the impression that tires with a lower aspect ratio would be more expensive.

 

less material = cheaper.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deSigi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you sure that the price would be lower for the 50's? I was always under the impression that tires with a lower aspect ratio would be more expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's because you are usually choosing between a WIDER tire and a lower aspect ratio vs a narrower tire with a higher aspect ratio (e.g. 205/50-15 vs 195/55-15).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's because you are usually choosing between a WIDER tire and a lower aspect ratio vs a narrower tire with a higher aspect ratio (e.g. 205/50-15 vs 195/55-15).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Makes sense, thanks for clearing it up.