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Why do you care about wider tires?
Many people make the mistake of thinking that this gives better performance. The most important factor in performance is the tire's design, as reflected in its compound, tread pattern, etc. A stickier but slightly narrower tire will give better traction/grip than a less sticky but wider tire.
How do you plan to use these tires? IOW - daily driving? Autocross or track? (I assume from your location that you won't be using them in snow or bitter cold.)
Many people make the mistake of thinking that this gives better performance. The most important factor in performance is the tire's design, as reflected in its compound, tread pattern, etc. A stickier but slightly narrower tire will give better traction/grip than a less sticky but wider tire.
How do you plan to use these tires? IOW - daily driving? Autocross or track? (I assume from your location that you won't be using them in snow or bitter cold.)
That may be because they're the wrong size.
The best size for your car - the one whose outer diameter matches your stock size, so it will keep the speedometer and odometer accurate, and it won't rub - is 185/60-14. The best street tire available in that size is the Yokohama ES100.
If you're using these tires for autocross or track use, rather than daily driving, you might want to consider getting the Falken Azenis RT-615, which is available in 195/60-14. I'm not sure whether it will rub when cornering - its outer diameter is 2.5 percent larger than stock - and its rapid treadwear (you'll probably get only 10-12K miles out of it) makes it less than ideal for daily driving.
The best size for your car - the one whose outer diameter matches your stock size, so it will keep the speedometer and odometer accurate, and it won't rub - is 185/60-14. The best street tire available in that size is the Yokohama ES100.
If you're using these tires for autocross or track use, rather than daily driving, you might want to consider getting the Falken Azenis RT-615, which is available in 195/60-14. I'm not sure whether it will rub when cornering - its outer diameter is 2.5 percent larger than stock - and its rapid treadwear (you'll probably get only 10-12K miles out of it) makes it less than ideal for daily driving.
Last edited by nsxtasy; Jul 27, 2009 at 09:59 AM.
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