[Shotimes] Tire Width

[Ron Porter]

If you replace the 225 tire with a better-quality 215 tire, handling in the
wet or dry will probably improve.

The tread difference between a 215 and a 225 tire is negligible. Tread
design ad compound are more important.

6" rim is much better suited to the 215 tire.

After all that, steering response won't be quite as sharp with the taller
profile tire. But, depending on the tire you buy, there may be no
difference.

On bad roads, the 60-series will ride better.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Beisler Jonathon
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:23 AM
To: Shotimes
Subject: [Shotimes] Tire Width

Hey all,
For once I'm not asking about a problem.  This is probably a matter of
opinion
more than anything, but I'll ask anyway.  Do you all think that I will see
any
difference in going back to the stock with of 215/60 after having 225/55?
Other than the look of course.  By difference, I mean handling, etc.
assuming
tread, temp and speed ratings remain the same.  My tires have worn
prematurely
and I'm going to get like 33% off my next set, plus a freebie because it
bubbled even with the tread indicators showing (God I love Discount Tire)
and
I'm contemplating going back to OEM size because I've thought the 225s have
a
sagging look to them on the stock rim.  I'm also thinking about new, bigger
rims but the AWA is not amused by that right now.  Any thoughts, experience?
Thanks,
JB
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