Re: Tire Ratios

["Jon" <jwilliam@cyberzone.net>]

Thanks for the advise.  FYI, I went with a set of Pirelli's 185's.  Nice 
riding tire, quiet on the highway, which is music to my ears.  Also 
got $80 back since the Dunlops had worn out before they should 
have.  Christmas came early.


> Jon,
> 
> > I'll be getting a new set of tires in the morn.  I've saved posts on the
> > subject and have a list I'll be checking out.  I've visited several
> > different tire manufacturers sites and each one has listed 185/60HR14's
> > as the OEM size for my car.  I've been running 195/60HR14's (Dunlops). 
> > Should I be running the 185's?
> 
> It depends on what you want.  The 185 is the OEM size for your Coupe and
> is my personal favorite for all around use.  The only really obvious
> difference I noticed is that the front end will break away in a high speed
> turn in pouring rain at a lower speed with the 195s.  I tried the same
> tire in both sizes.  I think that the steering feels a little better with
> the 185s.  I never measured dry cornering.  It should be better with the
> 195s.
> 
> Don Hoefer
> '82 Coupe
> 
> Massachusetts, USA


Jon
New London, CT
87.5 CGT Spec. Build 
My parts/repair total since 3/14/97=$2478.86