The owners manual calls for 185 VR 14 tires, the car currently has 205 70R 14's on it. Would I be better off, going for 185 70R 14, 195 70R 14 or staying with the 205's?

Just want to get an idea of what to start looking at as I'll be putting new tires on before making the run to Atlanta, if I'm so lucky.

Thanks

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The 185/14 assumes an aspect ration of 80, so an alternate exact size would be 185/80/14. I would keep the 205/70/14, or 215/70/14 to keep my rubber on the ground. However, I belive the 215 will require a wider rim, so the 205/70/14 is the best bet.

Yokohama Avid T4s are a nice choice. Decently priced too. Good Luck.

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- 99 BMW E36 M3 w/500+ HP
- 04 Lexus RX330
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4 Sale:
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Chiragp,

I was in error on my tire size, they are in fact, 215 70R 14, not 205's as originally posted. The rims are original MB steel rims with 6.5 stamped on the inner face. I will probably stick with the 215's since they fit well, and have a healthy footprint. According to the speedo error calculator at http://www.paspeedo.com they are only off by about 4 MPH at 70.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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There should be almost no difference in speedo readings from a 185/80/14, to 215/70/14. Check it again, its a perfect match.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel
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- 03 Mercedes S600 Sport TTV12
- 97 Acura NSX-T
- 99 BMW E36 M3 w/500+ HP
- 04 Lexus RX330
- 04 Dodge Dakota Quad 4x4 V8

4 Sale:
- 99 BMW M3 E36 Coup with Dinan SC, Upgraded to an RMS Stage 3 with Aftercooler, 12psi, and 500+hp @ flywheel.

I apparently entered a height of 70 rather than 80 when I did the original calculation. Reran it and the difference is less than .5 MPH difference. I see the AVID T4's only go up to 205's but the AVID Touring WW come in 215. How do they compare to the T4?

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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They nice too, S-Speed Rating though, and I would just rather not go bellow a T-rating because the price difference is almost negligeble.

I would recommend them (Avid Tourings) or maybe even the new GoodYear Aquatred 3s. I heard they are great tires. But I have no experience whatsoever with them. I guess this is were I would talk to Luke. Good Luck.

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Chirag (Charlie) Patel
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- 03 Mercedes S600 Sport TTV12
- 97 Acura NSX-T
- 99 BMW E36 M3 w/500+ HP
- 04 Lexus RX330
- 04 Dodge Dakota Quad 4x4 V8

4 Sale:
- 99 BMW M3 E36 Coup with Dinan SC, Upgraded to an RMS Stage 3 with Aftercooler, 12psi, and 500+hp @ flywheel.