A Tire Size Question...
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A Tire Size Question...
hi, im currently running 195\65\15 (Oem size) goodyear eagle HPs and i want better traction.
i dont want to buy new or bigger wheels so would i be able to put 205\55\15's on my stock wheel and be ok? maybe i should just go 205\60\15??
i mean would it screw my gearing up?
would it affect mileage and odometer?
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-chris
i dont want to buy new or bigger wheels so would i be able to put 205\55\15's on my stock wheel and be ok? maybe i should just go 205\60\15??
i mean would it screw my gearing up?
would it affect mileage and odometer?
thanks...
-chris
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Re: A Tire Size Question... (Beach Accord)
205/60/15 would be the closest to your stock tires.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html is a good site for this kind of stuff.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html is a good site for this kind of stuff.
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Re: A Tire Size Question... (Beach Accord)
Also, having a slightly bigger/smaller tire shouldnt affect gearing too much. Its when you put 18s on your car that you should worry about that type of thing.
The only real difference is tire wear, and that is still very insignificant.
The stock 195/65/15 tire revolves 807 times a mile, while the 205/60/15 tire revolves 817 times.. so you're only looking at 10 more revolutions a mile, which may be just a few seconds shorter in tire life.
Again, you shouldnt have to worry about any of this, because the difference in radius is so extremely small.
The only real difference is tire wear, and that is still very insignificant.
The stock 195/65/15 tire revolves 807 times a mile, while the 205/60/15 tire revolves 817 times.. so you're only looking at 10 more revolutions a mile, which may be just a few seconds shorter in tire life.
Again, you shouldnt have to worry about any of this, because the difference in radius is so extremely small.
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Re: A Tire Size Question... (OEMaccord96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OEMaccord96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wait you can put 205/60/15 on oem accord wheels that have 195/65/15 tires? I don't know much about tires and I want 205's for my factory wheels</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, as long as it doesnt rub on the fender you will be golden. But 215/45/16 (not on OEM wheels but hey....) is about the widest I have ever gone.
Yes, as long as it doesnt rub on the fender you will be golden. But 215/45/16 (not on OEM wheels but hey....) is about the widest I have ever gone.
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Re: A Tire Size Question... (OEMaccord96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OEMaccord96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wait you can put 205/60/15 on oem accord wheels that have 195/65/15 tires? I don't know much about tires and I want 205's for my factory wheels</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most likely, but it really depends on how wide the wheels are. If the tread width is really wide, it makes the tire look... weird.
Most likely, but it really depends on how wide the wheels are. If the tread width is really wide, it makes the tire look... weird.
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