

| Subject: | Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys |
| From: | The Bus Depot |
| Date: | Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:40:21 -0400 |
> Yes the 185R14 will work. Depending on where you live > also consider that these are not good winter tires. Assuming you're referring to the tire size in general (185R14 vs. 205-70R14), all things being equal a thinner tire will concentrate weight on a smaller point and will actually outperform a wider tire in snow. Quoting from cars.com: "Intuition tells us that a wider tire gives better traction in snow, but in this case intuition is wrong. In most conditions, a narrower tire will dig down into snow and gain traction, where a wider tire is more likely to ride up onto the snow like a toboggan." Other references: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090530114633AARBL6E http://www.standardshift.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9735 It will also be less prone to hydroplaning in wet weather for the same reason; a larger surface means more tendency to hydroplane. As for the Hankooks specifically (as I recall that being the original tire mentioned), I have found them to be among the best all-season tires in Pennsylvania snow and ice. That being said, no all-season tire can compare to a good snow tire. - Ron Salmon � The Bus Depot, Inc. � www.busdepot.com � (215)� 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # :� 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
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