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Re: Wider tires...
Posted by Bob Davis (more from Bob Davis) on Sat, 12 Oct 2002 20:44:03
In Reply to: Re: Wider tires..., Aerogant, Thu, 10 Oct 2002 23:28:36
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>> The only extra load would be inertial load....
That's exactly what I mean. Increasing unsprung weight adversely affects ride because the unsprung mass is less compliant. I wonder what the exact weight difference is between a stock 205-55 and a 225-50 or 55. The 50 would be the same height, but wider, thus more mass--but how much? I wonder if tire mfrs publish this info.
>> ...and as far as increased hydroplaning tendencies, this is true. But in SoCal... not much concern.
Yeah, you wouldn't have to worry about that much. But here in Louisiana....
>> I agree, 205/55-16s are sufficient, and I bought this size because it fit nearly as well as the 205s.
Regardless, I'm glad you reported in, because I now know there is a very good chance 225-50's (55's?) will fit under my car in case the option arises (like a sale or something). Now, 55's would increase diameter 3% and thus would bring my speedometer error down to only 3%. This is enticing. That additional 0.87" might make the difference between adequate clearance and rubbing. I wouldn't want to be the first to try it.
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