205/50/15 on 38 offset wheels?
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Re: 205/50/15 on 38 offset wheels? (nsxtasy)
I'd planned on using 195's, but was hoping to go with the 205's so I could get the ASX's. I'll probably go with the summer 195's and use my all season in the winter.
By the way, what is the problem with running summer tires in freezing temperature? What effect or problem does it present? Thanks
By the way, what is the problem with running summer tires in freezing temperature? What effect or problem does it present? Thanks
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Re: 205/50/15 on 38 offset wheels? (juall)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by juall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd planned on using 195's, but was hoping to go with the 205's so I could get the ASX's. I'll probably go with the summer 195's and use my all season in the winter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That makes a lot of sense. As you've already noticed, the best all-seasons (like the ASX) are available in 205, not in 195.
I can't tell you about the rubbing, one way or the other.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by juall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is the problem with running summer tires in freezing temperature? What effect or problem does it present?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The colder the temperature, the less grip summer tires have, because they are designed to be used above freezing. You can use them in cold, even extreme cold, when the pavement is dry; they're not going to self-destruct. However, they just won't give you as much traction at those temperatures as all-season tires or winter tires. Similarly, their tread patterns are designed for dry pavement and rain, and are not designed for snow or ice; as a result, they will be extremely slippery on those surfaces, and won't grip as well as all-seasons or winter tires. On snow or ice, they can be particularly treacherous on hills (both uphill and downhill).
That makes a lot of sense. As you've already noticed, the best all-seasons (like the ASX) are available in 205, not in 195.
I can't tell you about the rubbing, one way or the other.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by juall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is the problem with running summer tires in freezing temperature? What effect or problem does it present?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The colder the temperature, the less grip summer tires have, because they are designed to be used above freezing. You can use them in cold, even extreme cold, when the pavement is dry; they're not going to self-destruct. However, they just won't give you as much traction at those temperatures as all-season tires or winter tires. Similarly, their tread patterns are designed for dry pavement and rain, and are not designed for snow or ice; as a result, they will be extremely slippery on those surfaces, and won't grip as well as all-seasons or winter tires. On snow or ice, they can be particularly treacherous on hills (both uphill and downhill).
Re: 205/50/15 on 38 offset wheels? (juall)
My last set of wheels where 15x6.5 +38 and i had 205/50/15 Falken AZENIS RT-615's. Just roll your fender and it wont rub. My new set of wheels are the same size and i plan on using the 205/50 Azenis again for the summer.
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