Author Topic: Tires - 195/70/14 or 205/70/14  (Read 1545 times)

Benz280

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Tires - 195/70/14 or 205/70/14
« on: July 31, 2020, 16:14:11 »
I know their has been some discussion on tire sizes, other than availability concerns, can any members comment on what size rides better ?
195/170/14 or 205/70/14   
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john.mancini

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Re: Tires - 195/70/14 or 205/70/14
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2020, 02:04:38 »
The ride difference between those two sizes, if we are talking the same tire brand, should be negligible.
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Re: Tires - 195/70/14 or 205/70/14
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2020, 02:27:28 »
205/70-14
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Re: Tires - 195/70/14 or 205/70/14
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2020, 03:39:26 »
Like John says,should be negligible,---BUT---
Brand is a different story,and depends if you like a softer, supple ride,
or a more rigit,performance orientated ride..,and some brands can almost give you  both.
The choice is vast and wide.
Myself personally would not fit--205.---regards.
« Last Edit: August 02, 2020, 03:59:50 by wayne R »