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65impalass · 02-19-2012, 07:10 AM

I have 14 inch wheels and am now tire shopping. My primary goal is to reduce noise at high speeds. My second goal is to increase millage. ride handling and price are also factors.
I am trying to decide between 185/ 70 and 185/75. The 185/ 70 will give me the minimum decrease in rpm that I am looking for 7% the 185/75 will give me 10%.
here are some questions;
Will the 75 have horrible effects on handling?
Are Lrr more important in stop and go as I read on a manufacturers site?
Is weight a major concern if I am 95% highway?

02-19-2012, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
65impalass EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have 14 inch wheels and am now tire shopping. My primary goal is to reduce noise at high speeds. My second goal is to increase millage. ride handling and price are also factors. I am trying to decide between 185/ 70 and 185/75. The 185/ 70 will give me the minimum decrease in rpm that I am looking for 7% the 185/75 will give me 10%. here are some questions; Will the 75 have horrible effects on handling? Are Lrr more important in stop and go as I read on a manufacturers site? Is weight a major concern if I am 95% highway? Last edited by 65impalass; 02-19-2012 at 08:02 AM..