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Switched from 195/60 to 205/55 R15 tires
Posted by ST (more from ST) on Mon, 30 Oct 2000 14:45:34
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I bought new tires today for my 1999 9-3 base model and purchased a set of Dunlop 5000 sport tires. They are not the standard 195/60 R15 that came on the car, but they are 205/55 R15. The circumfrence seems to be really close, maybe a tad bit bigger, but still a tad bit smaller than some of the other 195/60's.
Has anyone else done this? What will the tradeoffs be? I know the wheels no longer break traction at full throttle in 1st gear. It seems to be a little dartier and the ride is a little rougher. The original tires were tourning Michelins with the rounded transition from tread to sidewall, these are more squared off.
They are ZR rated, and the traction is AA. The treadwear is 320.
Thanks
Stephen
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