 pls help--Tires sizes, 215/40/17 or 205/40/17 |
 Dec 2, 2003 - 7:16 PM
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Hi
I live in snow area. I am looking for a set 17 inch high quality all season tires. what brand and size should I go for? 215 is wider than 205 what is the handling difference? which is better? thanks for your help |
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Dec 2, 2003 - 9:34 PM
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In a snowy area the 205 will be better. In dry conditions a wider tire gives better grip, but in snow/ice/rain it just means more surface to hydroplane with(if you don't believe me, just watch some rally races, in snow/dirt they run 165-185 width and on tarmac they run 205+).
Although stock rims with 185/65/15 would be better. Not only will it give better grip in the snow, you won't have to worry about damaging the nicer rims(sliding into curbs...). |
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extras4u pls help--Tires sizes Dec 2, 2003 - 7:16 PM
Mynzeyes wider surface == wider contact patch == better tra... Dec 2, 2003 - 7:30 PM macavely try looking at tirerack.com they have a lot of gre... Dec 2, 2003 - 7:45 PM Cragspider Just my advice, but i would put the Mud/snow tires... Dec 2, 2003 - 9:29 PM
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