Originally posted by rock sniffer:
I have a question concerning sizing.
Standard 99 SVT 215/50/16 = 621.4mm diameter.
Luke suggested a tire package with:
195/65/15, wouldn't 205/60/15 be a better choice as the size is closer to stock? Is the narrower tire more desireable?
Here on the CEG , Luke recommended the 195's ... if you go to the the TireRack website , they'll say 205's . It's all personal preference . They're both VERY close to stock size , with the 195's being
slightly taller (might raise the car 1/4 inch , if that) . I went with the 195's for the "narrower snow tire works better" theory . NEITHER tire will handle like a performance tire , but both will work VERY well in the snow . Just so everyone realizes that
. The 205 might handle
marginally better on dry winter roads , being
slightly wider ... but that's not what they're all about anyways . Like I said , it's all up to you .
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Allen
