LW200 tires

Discussion in 'Saturn L-series' started by Steph, Jan 12, 2006.

  1. Steph

    Steph Guest

    Time to replace those 'wonderful' affinity tires on our LW200.
    I know the brand, tread, type etc I am going to put on it, but was
    wondering if anyone had moved up a size and had any thoughts on the topic.

    Standard are 195/60R15, I was thinking of putting 205/60R15 on.

    I had a smaller car years ago that was dramatically improved with the
    slightly wider wheels (quieter, stable, etc.). The LW200 has a fairly good
    [for a Saturn] turning radius, and the 10cm difference should not affect it
    much right?
     
    Steph, Jan 12, 2006
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  2. Steph

    stevengupta Guest

    you should probably use a lower profile tire too.
    Tire size breaks down like this
    205 60 15
    205 = tread width in milimeters
    60 = 60% of width. Height of tire or profile (205 * .60)
    15 = Rim size

    so you can calulate out using those algebra skills you learned in 9th
    grade the diameter of the wheel with different tires profiles. Probably
    a 55 would be okay.
     
    stevengupta, Jan 12, 2006
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  3. Steph

    Ron Taylor Guest

    did that same size change. no problem.
     
    Ron Taylor, Jan 13, 2006
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  4. Steph

    Steph Guest

    wrote in @g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
    Why should I use a lower profile tire?
    I was only thinking of increasing the tread width and not switching rim
    sizes. I can see if I wanted to put 16" wheels on the car I would need a
    lower profile tire to keep the odometer/speedometer close to accurate.
     
    Steph, Jan 13, 2006
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  5. Steph

    stevengupta Guest

    If you are going from a 195 60 to a 205 60 you are increasing the
    diameter of the wheel.
    Remember the 60 is a percentage of the width of the tread.
    Going to a 55 would be just slightly less in diameter than standard
    where as a 60 would be slightly more than standard.

    Check out tirerack.com I bet they have a listing which will help you
    choose an alternate tire or call em they are good on the phone too.
     
    stevengupta, Jan 16, 2006
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