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Old 08-24-2014, 10:24 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 08-24-2014, 10:43 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Where are you finding 155's?! The skinniest tire I could find was 175...

I would LOVE to have skinnier tires.

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Alot to take in. I do have ceramic brakes with cross drilled slotted rotors, so I got braking covered.

I want something taller to give a higher final drive and hopefull more mpg. I think the size I was looking at was like a 11% increase in outer diameter or 1.5 inches 25.5 vs 24 inches. Since I cant find anything with a higher aspect number, the middle number I was going wider.

I notice the utqg was below 560, which is what I currently have. Is the utqg code all that important? I was looking for a higher code as I believe that means more traction. Looks like the max psi is less.

Old Mechanic, never had kumo tires and then Id need 13 inch rims. Its a tight fit with the 15 inch rims for the front rotors.
Sounds like the 155/80R15 by BFG.
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Since you're going to do mainly highway, look more at the aero part of it than weight. Most tire rack superlights are open designs thats will be poor at speed. A steel with a smooth cover will ride slightly worse, but will give better mpg.
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I notice the utqg was below 560, which is what I currently have. Is the utqg code all that important? I was looking for a higher code as I believe that means more traction. Looks like the max psi is less.
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185/65R15 vs 165/80R15 (kuhmo powerstar)

I was looking at Durun 185/80R15 light truck tires but went with used 205/70R15 for cheap.




205/70R15 tires mounted (205/75R15 too big):


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