Re: 200 tqw tire size

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.pl>]

At 21:40 99-03-12 EST, Ssgacc@aol.com wrote:

>I had the same problem, Samir.  Someone installed 195/60/15's(probably to try
>and save money, esp. since they were junk tires), instead of 205/60/15's.
>They weren't speed rated either.  Owner's manual and tire tag both say
>205/60/15 is the correct size.  I also am interested in knowing what will fit
>(comfortably) in the wheel wells.  Any BTDT's?  I'm not interested in the
>jumbos.  "I run 140/15/22 on OZ 11.5x22's and they only rub when you move."

I used to have a set of 195/65/15 Continental snow tires on my 5KT (great
tires, BTW). It's amazing how a minor difference in tire size can affect
handling. The steering felt much lighter, both at parking and freeway
speeds, handling in tight curves was worse, though.

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
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