nick02
Veteran Member
Hello, I would like to know if anybody has switched to 205 60 16 tires and if any ill effects... rubbing, MPG loss, 205 60 16 are about 3/4" larger. Thank-you, Nick
2014 SEL 16" tires
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yatzee
Top Post Dawg
why play with the tire size? I've never understood this....
nick02
Veteran Member
Cost and I don't like low profile tires. Eventually, I want to go to 15" 65 sidewall.
dirtysouthjacket
Veteran Member
I just did last week. I got some new Continental Purecontacts. The speedo now reads correctly, but I haven't driven enough to make a determination about mpg. I think after about 500 miles they will be sufficiently worn in, for me to post back some results. It's definitely not worse so far.
Little Joe
Veteran Member
The wider the tire the less fuel efficient it will be. The lower the profile the harsher the car will ride and the better the car will handle. There is always compromises........make one thing better at expense of something else
Also the narrower the tire the better it will be in snow.
Also the narrower the tire the better it will be in snow.
I kept the same siZE but I'm running continental control contact sport as. The supposed replacement for the DWS. Happy so far...handles way better than it used to....haven't put a legit tank on them yet but I can report back on them later. So far it's more real feeling in turns, more responsive, and a ton quieter. No tire squeal either so far.