Harold, I put 205/65HR15 tires on my 15" wheels.

They are working very well but in hindsight I would have gone with something
a bit taller and trade some 'acceleration'  (ha) for a more relaxed highway
cruise.

On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 6:48 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am about to replace my Michelin Agilis on 14" rims with Nokian CS tires.
> I may stay with the 14" rims and purchase the 185R14 with a diameter of
> 25.6"
> and section width of 7.4", but am considering going to the 15" South
> African
> Alloys.
>
> IF I purchase the Alloys, my question is which size tire to put on the 15"
> rim?
>
> It appears that many people use the 205 65 R 15 with a diameter of 25.5and
> section width of 8.2
> I also have the choice of a 195 70 R 15 with a diameter of 25.8 and
> section
> width of 7.9.
>
> I have searched the archives of "The List" and also of Samba and I have
> not
> seen anyone using the 195 70 R 15.  Am just wondering why not and if that
> is
> a good or bad option.  My guess is that people who go to a bigger rim also
> want more tread on the road so they go with the 205 65 which provides
> that.
> But, that is my guess and I want your thoughts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Harold
>
> --
> Harold & Faye Teer
> 1991 Westy
> Harrisonburg, VA
>

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