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anybody run ~185/70/15? I got great mileage after dropping to 195/65/15

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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Default anybody run ~185/70/15? I got great mileage after dropping to 195/65/15

I assume this is probably the closest ratio to the stock 205/55/15 in the 185 class. Handling and cornering with the 195 was just as good as the 205. I'm no speed demon so I was wondering if anybody has tried 185 without losing too much handling
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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why the hell would you do that? less rubber touching road = less cornering traction...thats just physics. also a taller tire makes the gear ratios higher so the car will accel slower

maybe you already know this and are just a *****?
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Hey fatso Walrus quit being another idiot acting tough on the internet. And Einstein there are a lot more variables than fatter tire = better grip. Try reading something http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html although yes less sidewall is better in my experience but this car is a daily driver and I drive 80 miles a day on Cal. Highway so mileage is more important. Read the question moron I'm not looking to go Mario Andretti in stop and go traffic.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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yeah warlrus. he said he wasn't into rice racing lol

a preludes a sports car though man. don't ***** up the place too much. jk
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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During the winter I run 195/65/15 Snow Tires and my mileage drops. The slower acceleration causes me to drive it harder.
Handling obviously sucks.........

Walrus, quit being an E-Tough guy.....youre not cool.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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aight aight thats my bad.....i musta been cranky that night.......
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