What is the difference in these tires
10-15-2002, 06:32 PM
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What is the difference in these tires
Say 2 tires both same brand and all, just different sizes
205\60\15
175\60\15
I always thought is was tire width, but a friend is telling me it's not.
are the numbers like this?
width\side wall height\rim diameter
here's the reason I'm asking here. I want to auto-x and my current tires are 175\60\13 I would like to find some better tires.
thanks
205\60\15
175\60\15
I always thought is was tire width, but a friend is telling me it's not.
are the numbers like this?
width\side wall height\rim diameter
here's the reason I'm asking here. I want to auto-x and my current tires are 175\60\13 I would like to find some better tires.
thanks
10-16-2002, 04:13 AM
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Re: What is the difference in these tires
205\60\15
175\60\15
205 will be 205mm wide 123mm tall and 15" diameter
175 will be 175mm wide 105mm tall and 15" diameter
The 205/60x15" will be better for cornering (larger foot print), but might or might not throw off your speedo, and your mpg might suffer due to more rolling friction.
The 175/60x15" will get better mpg, but not good for cornering.
175\60\15
205 will be 205mm wide 123mm tall and 15" diameter
175 will be 175mm wide 105mm tall and 15" diameter
The 205/60x15" will be better for cornering (larger foot print), but might or might not throw off your speedo, and your mpg might suffer due to more rolling friction.
The 175/60x15" will get better mpg, but not good for cornering.
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