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Originally Posted by Ecky
....BMW i3 tires: 175/55r20 - tall, narrow, use LRR compounds.....
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From another thread, but more appropriate here, with additions:
Years ago, I uprated my 175x70x14 inch short wheels/tires to used 205x65x15 wheels/tires, which are about 8% taller than the 14's. Tho the aspect ratio(middle number) of the tires is "less", the 205 tire width, coupled with the aspect ratio, still gives an 11mm longer sidewall length, which handles the potholes better. My ride is wonderful with the 205s.
However, influenced by this thread in part, I continued to look for used 14 inch tires that were as tall as my 205x65x15 inch wheels/tires, because I kept the 14inch wheels.
Hey, I finally found a used 195x75x14 inch tire that is as tall as my 205x65x15 wheel/tires. The aspect ratio gives an additional 13mm sidewall length to really help on the potholes. Hope to find another 195x75x14 inch tire, but now I can use a 15 inch wheel/tire with the 14 inch wheel/tire, if necessary.
