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It's interesting that my car came stock with 175/65R 14 tires while the S and LE came with 185/65R 14.
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My 195/60R 14 is 1.13% taller than my stock size.
A 185/65R 14 is 2.18% taller than my stock size.
A 185/60R 14 is 0.92% shorter than stock...not good.
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A 185/55R 15 is 0.27% taller than stock and I'd call it essentially identical.
A 195/55R 15 is 2.1% taller than stock.
So as you can see, there aren't many tire size to chose from that are the same or slightly taller. Shorter is no good as rpm's go up. Too tall = too big.
Sometimes I wonder if I should try a 185/65R 14 or a 185/55R 15 or 195/55R 15. The 185/55R 15 is an intriguing size because it is identical in height to my stock size and would have lower sidewall height, and most likely be an H rated or higher tire, meaning less sidewall flex. Not many tires in a 185/55R 15 size though.
Anyhow, as for lowering, I'll be putting it off a bit, but still researching.
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