Re: tire size question

[Mike VanAmburgh <vwvr6r@fiber.net>]

I run 195/60/15 snow tires on a stock height 97 GLX, which is 4mm taller
than a 205/50/16 is.  I don't have any rubbing problems at all.  It
would make your speedometer read slightly slower tho, since you are
going taller than stock.

-Mike    

Naresh H. Singh wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Hope everyone had a happy holiday. Happy New Year.
> 
> I've been running 205-40-16's on my Jetta for the past 6 months or so. The
> ride is getting to me, (darn NYC roads) cd player keeps skipping, etc. I'm
> considering going to a taller sidewall. I know that 205-45-16 is the
> correct +2 size but was wondering if 205-50-16 would fit and offer a
> better ride. Will the "5" difference b/t the 45 and the 50 series tire be
> noticable? (There is a approx. $20 diff in price per tire b/t 45/50
> series, btw)
> 
> Any advice or suggestions?
> 
> Later,
> -Naresh
> 
> '95 Jetta GL- Black
> 
> --
> "Many are educated, few are learned."