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    Difference between 205, and 195

    Well i have to get some tires soon, as well as the prelude arms, and an alignment. Well im probably gonna get some sumitomo tires because there only $45 bucks a pop, and they look to have goo review and decent treadwear, but i was wondering what size to run. I was gonna run 195/60/14, but I saw they offer em in a 205/60/14, and I love wide tires. I have a question, how much wider are the 205s? Do yall think I will have any issues with em?
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    205's are exactly one centimeter (10mm) wider than 195's. That's less than a half inch. Since the height from ground to bead is 60% of the width the tires will be 12mm (2 x 6) larger in diameter. That equates to about 38mm larger circumference. Here is where I might mess up. For every revolution of your wheel that means you are going an extra 38mm, or an inch and a half. That's probably not enough to make a significant difference on your speedo. So, if you want 'em go for it.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Well if theyre not any wider...too much then I dont guess ill get em lol. If its just the cricum. Ill probably pass, but who knows, I mean hell theyre only 1 buck more per tire for the 205s.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    id get the 205s i plan on getting some on my next set 205/50/15

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    what size are on those new wheels now? wider and slightly taller than those would look better IMO
    ON the 40 offest 15 inch I have, the 205 wants to scrub some in the back, but I am not running anything special suspension wise at this time. 195 fit very nicely but, others here have run up to 225 without issues, depends on the true offset and the brand tire. JUst ask them to let you see both tires side by side for an idea. 14 inch, you shouldn't have much problem I would imagine...

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    im running 205/40/14's now and having no problem.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Quote Originally Posted by 2drSE-i View Post
    im running 205/40/14's now and having no problem.
    Have any pics?
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I run some Kuhmo 205/60/14s they seem fine to me. I had 195/60/14s before.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Yeah Im probably gonna get the 205s, but I wonder how wide I can go..hmm..
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    you dont wanna go to wide or they will rub

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Actually I do wanna go wide. But im prob. just gonna stick with some 205s for now, or 195s whatever I can get a good deal n.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    you should get like 205/55/14 or 205/50/14.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I would but only ones I can find in those sizes are drag slicks. XD The sumitomos are the only 205/60/14s I could find for a good price so ill probably get them depending on funds next week.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I've ordered the Khumo's I have from Tire Rack at a good price.
    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Quote Originally Posted by picopop View Post
    I've ordered the Khumo's I have from Tire Rack at a good price.
    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2
    thats the same set i been saving up for same size too

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Yeah those seem to be ok, but the sumitomos are rated a good bit better and are 2 bucks cheaper per tire. PLus they dont have the kumhos in 14s sized. 205/60/14 anyway
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Tire Rack is where i got my tires from. They have the best deals around IMO.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I have 205 series and love them.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I've got a set of Sumitomo HR200's ready to go on mine. As soon as i get the axles/struts/alnmnt done.
    'tomo's have always been great for me. Their performance is comparable/better than tires costing much more.

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    I wasnted Potenza re96 pole positions, but theyre 76 bucks a tire, and the sumis are only 45...so thats what im going with. Yeah I would order em off tire rack but ill need em the day i buy them, so thats too bad, bu im pretty sure i can get discount tire to honor their price.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    STAY AWAY FROM POTENZA !!!!!!!!!
    they rot out hella quick forrest had a set and they rotted out and i have a rotted out set too

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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    My last Accord came with 205/60 on the factory 14" wheels. They worked fine, but I prefer the 195/60 that I have now. The steering response seems better--probably because the sidewalls aren't bowed out as much. Acceleration will also be a bit better with 195s.

    You need a wider wheel to gain much benefit from a wider tire. Increasing the rolling diameter hurts performance in a number of ways.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    Yeah im still unsure of what size im gonna get but i think im still gonna do the 205s, but who knows.
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    Re: Difference between 205, and 195

    if you want wider so you can stick in the turns better, but dont like the added sidewall flex or the added stiffness of turning the wheel, try getting 195s with a blocked sidewall. the tire is reinforced at the corners where the tread meets the sidewall, and its more square. you will have more tread on the ground, they corner better, and there is less sidewall flex. goodyear american eagles have this if you want to see an example.

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