Tyres sizes

[Cybertech]

Time to change tyres, this time round thinking of changing to either higher or lower profile on

stock ralliart rims with 195/60/15 tyres currently.

Am I correct to say these:

1) Change to 195/65/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will be lesser BUT car become taller.

2) Change to 195/55/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will become larger BUT car will be lower.

Yet to decide 1) or 2) but for 2) when side view I can imagine it might look like the car on a set of small wheel.

To have a comfort ride, 1) or 2) will be a better choice?

[Nf0rc3r]

This is what I use

 

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

The thicker the tyre sidewall the more comfortable it will be..

[Good-Carbuyer]

  On 2/23/2012 at 4:57 PM, Cybertech said:

Time to change tyres, this time round thinking of changing to either higher or lower profile on

stock ralliart rims with 195/60/15 tyres currently.

Am I correct to say these:

1) Change to 195/65/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will be lesser BUT car become taller.

2) Change to 195/55/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will become larger BUT car will be lower.

Yet to decide 1) or 2) but for 2) when side view I can imagine it might look like the car on a set of small wheel.

To have a comfort ride, 1) or 2) will be a better choice?

No mention car model, car weight, whats wrong with current tire size.

I believe we know too little to share more helpful/useful ideas, if any.

[Yuan]

  On 2/23/2012 at 4:57 PM, Cybertech said:

Time to change tyres, this time round thinking of changing to either higher or lower profile on

stock ralliart rims with 195/60/15 tyres currently.

Am I correct to say these:

1) Change to 195/65/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will be lesser BUT car become taller.

2) Change to 195/55/15 and the gap between tyres and wheel arc will become larger BUT car will be lower.

Yet to decide 1) or 2) but for 2) when side view I can imagine it might look like the car on a set of small wheel.

To have a comfort ride, 1) or 2) will be a better choice?

 

With (1) or (2), please do take into consideration of the deviation or variation in the accuracy of your speedometer.

 

A tire calculator may help you in this case.

[Cybertech]

  On 2/23/2012 at 10:44 PM, Good-Carbuyer said:

No mention car model, car weight, whats wrong with current tire size.

I believe we know too little to share more helpful/useful ideas, if any.

 

Actually nothing wrong with the current size lah.

Car was Lancer CS3, since changing tyres just want to try out another sizes

whether to slightly lower the ride with 55 profile or reduce the gap between

tyre and wheel arc using 65 profile.

[Good-Carbuyer]

  On 2/24/2012 at 10:49 AM, Cybertech said:

Actually nothing wrong with the current size lah.

Car was Lancer CS3, since changing tyres just want to try out another sizes

whether to slightly lower the ride with 55 profile or reduce the gap between

tyre and wheel arc using 65 profile.

I believe this model to be a little slippery, so not advisable to try learn through mistake(s). Stick to stock tire or slightly narrower ones. Avoid changing the tire profile.

[Eddielawson]

If you choose 65 profile, you might encounter tire rubbing fender when turning.

[Deckbuild]

For your case, changing from 60 to 65 don't cause much difference, speedo might read slower that's all. Definitely car will be slightly taller. Lower the profile will give you a harsher ride.

[Cybertech]

  On 2/24/2012 at 11:10 PM, Good-Carbuyer said:

I believe this model to be a little slippery, so not advisable to try learn through mistake(s). Stick to stock tire or slightly narrower ones. Avoid changing the tire profile.

 

Narrower one as in size 205/60/15 (someone mention above), might probably go for this size. Thks.

[Good-Carbuyer]

  On 2/25/2012 at 10:52 AM, Cybertech said:

Narrower one as in size 205/60/15 (someone mention above), might probably go for this size. Thks.

My concern is your safety being compromised by sales-talk at the tyre shop.

[Yuan]

  On 2/25/2012 at 10:52 AM, Cybertech said:

Narrower one as in size 205/60/15 (someone mention above), might probably go for this size. Thks.

 

If I remember correctly, when I was driving a lancer, I did try on this size and profile. Lasted me quite long but......not as comfortable.....

[Roberttan]

  On 2/25/2012 at 1:08 PM, Yuan said:

If I remember correctly, when I was driving a lancer, I did try on this size and profile. Lasted me quite long but......not as comfortable.....

if you are worry and dont trust any shop and why should you listen to people here and if any thing went wrong how?

Trust yourself or dont trust any one ? SIMPLE use ONLY stock size (trust your car Maker)\

those sizes quoted or check from website strickly for your general info can.But dont trust them 100% (you dont have to trust me if you want)

 

Edited February 26, 2012 by Roberttan

[Yuan]

  On 2/26/2012 at 7:30 AM, Roberttan said:

if you are worry and dont trust any shop and why should you listen to people here and if any thing went wrong how?

Trust yourself or dont trust any one ? SIMPLE use ONLY stock size (trust your car Maker)\

those sizes quoted or check from website strickly for your general info can.But dont trust them 100% (you dont have to trust me if you want)

 

Eh. not me.....It is TS who is asking......

[Roberttan]

Sorry YUAN , i dont mean you

what i am trying to say is IF one does not trust others then just follow your stock SIZE

 

Edited February 27, 2012 by Roberttan

[Btwl]

Hi Guys. I would be very grateful if someone can help me with this query. If the rim size is 18" and the original tyre specification is 245/40 R18 but I found the ride a little harsh and noisy, which would be better?

(1) change the tyres to 245/45 R18

(2) change the tyres to 235/50 R18?

or (3) downsize to 17" and use 235/55 R17 instead?

(Assuming using the same tyre brand) Thank you.

[Roberttan]

  On 4/1/2012 at 2:51 PM, Btwl said:

Hi Guys. I would be very grateful if someone can help me with this query. If the rim size is 18" and the original tyre specification is 245/40 R18 but I found the ride a little harsh and noisy, which would be better?

(1) change the tyres to 245/45 R18

(2) change the tyres to 235/50 R18?

or (3) downsize to 17" and use 235/55 R17 instead?

(Assuming using the same tyre brand) Thank you.

can you give more informations like type /model of car / tyre of tire and rim and pressure you pump?

with those infos so we can help you better

by changing from 245/40/18 to 245/45/18 not 100% better ride comfort

[Yuan]

  On 2/27/2012 at 6:49 AM, Roberttan said:

Sorry YUAN , i dont mean you

what i am trying to say is IF one does not trust others then just follow your stock SIZE

 

No problem and no worries Robert.

 

It is nice to hear from you again.