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190/55/15 VS 205/50/15

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Default 190/55/15 VS 205/50/15

Ok heres the deal: need a new set of tires for my daily driver.
My db8 is dropped in F&F type 1, camber kits, fender tabs bent in& fender rolled.
Raised up my car a bit for raining season & need something with comfort & noise reduction. My 2 choice are kuhmos 195/55/15 or 205/50/15 due the price super cheap. Anyone have preferable set they like? I'm not looking for preformance just for commute.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Default Re: 190/55/15 VS 205/50/15

For comfort and noise reduction, you're going to be better off with the 195/55/15. Its slightly taller, and since it has a slightly narrower treadwidth, you'll have slightly less road noise.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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205/55/15 seems to hydroplane more on my dc2 when im on the freeway. i switched to 195/55/15 and it handles great on the freeways now
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: 190/55/15 VS 205/50/15

I have 195/55R15s on my Ek and on the work commute they are quiet but they were kind of expensive though. $128 per tire. Maybe because they have a 520 treadwear rating lmao!
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Default Re: 190/55/15 VS 205/50/15

Originally Posted by supra_japtypeR
205/55/15 seems to hydroplane more on my dc2 when im on the freeway. i switched to 195/55/15 and it handles great on the freeways now
same tires? cause there's more to it than just tire size.
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