What brand and type are you running? I am interested in replacing the BF
Goodrich 205/70-15
with something else.
I agree about the 195/75-15 being a better fit, the downside is there
doesn't seem to be
too many tires available in this size.
steve
jaltman@altlaw.com wrote:
>
> We have had discussion from time to time regarding the modern "proper" tire
> size to replace the original 185sr15's with. Popular opinion at that time
> said 205/70-15 was the closest. I have two different brands, front and back.
> The fronts are Yokohama's and are a bit "bulgier" in the sidewalls than the
> other brand on the rears. I was noticing some cupping in the front so I
> went by my alignment shop and he said 195/75-15 would be a better fit. I do
> scrape the wheelwell on a serious bump. He thought the cupping was caused by
> the tires being too wide.
>
> I had him rotate and balance (on the car, its cooool). We concluded with
> deciding to let these wear out and then replace with the 195-75. BTW my
> shimmy at 50 MPH disappeared with balance and rotate.
>
> Opinions?
>
> Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
> http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
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