Tire Time
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Bad Bob
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Tire Time
It's time to buy tires so I can get my pan rolling . My wheels are 15 X 5.5 and I'm looking at 185/65/15's for size to keep the height at 24.5 in. Anyone have a favorites, tires to stay away from, or other rubber advise? The car will be used mostly on mountain roads.
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Marc
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Re: Tire Time
185/55 is 24.4685, 195/60 is 24.21259" ....just ~1% shorter, a comfortable fit on 5½" rims, and more availability.
I'm partial to Yokohama Avids (~$76-$83 depending upon model in 195/60) but Falken Sincera SN-211 also look like a real bargain at ~$63 with an 800 treadwear and "A" traction rating if you don't expect you'll need an "A" temp rating (e.g. suitability for sustained high speeds in hot weather).
I'm partial to Yokohama Avids (~$76-$83 depending upon model in 195/60) but Falken Sincera SN-211 also look like a real bargain at ~$63 with an 800 treadwear and "A" traction rating if you don't expect you'll need an "A" temp rating (e.g. suitability for sustained high speeds in hot weather).