Re: tire size/stock rim

[Stewart MacLund <sundie@lunaticfringe.org>]

Taller tires will provide a better RIDE, but not better HANDLING... As you go
around a corner, taller tires are less stiff than shorter ones.  Therefore,
they tend to roll out from under the rim more.  Less tread on the road, less
traction, a whole slew of things.

Taller tires, having more flex, provide a better ride by absorbing bumps
before they get to the rim, and your suspension has to handle it.

If you want better handling with your current rim, try 195's (i think).  This
will, however, make your car look like it has donuts for wheels.  That's why
most people go to a larger rim with a lower profile tire.  Oh, and a larger
rim provides for more tire tread on the ground, due to a larger diameter.


Hope this helps...


SUndie...

Talitmon@aol.com wrote:

> I was just wondering,
>
> Would it be a good idea to put a larger tire size on the stock rim
> i.e. 215's instead of the 205's
>
> If this is possible would it offer better handling because of the larger
> tire size......I have seen a person do this on a BMW and he said that
> his car handled a little better because of the larger tire size.  I wanted
> to refrain from spending money on rims that can accomodate a larger
> tire.  Anyone out there that can offer some input?.......Thanks!
>
> Talat
> 97 GLX
> Blk/Blk