Is there a site that will tell me what the #'s on tires mean and how I would correctly pick a sized tire for differet wheel sizes, etc.? Basically, an education in wheels and tires. Besides just wanting to know this info, I would like to figure what's the safest next size up from my 1985 300D-T's 195/70/R14 tires. I am looking at Yokohama's Avid Touring tires. Any help appreciated.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/sidewall.htm

http://paspeedo.com/calculator.htm

for 195/70/14s...you can upgrade to 15" wheels and 205/60/15 or 195/65/15.

For 16" 205/55/16, or 225/50/16.

However, not really anything you can do if you keep the stock wheels.

Dunlop SP Sport A2s give a nice 50k mileage warranty. They are also great handlers in wet, dry, and even light snow.

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read the tire tech thread

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Thank you both for the info. I've always owned SUV's, starting from a Ford Bronco II, then an Explorer, and always kept the same sized tires as when I got them. Hence, my miniscule knowledge of tires and their differring characteristics due to sizes.

Luke, nice info in that thread. I'll check out your site.

Chiragp, if I go to bigger wheels, say 15" wheels and 205/60/15 or 195/65/15, would the ride be smoother or would I "feel" more of the road? Thanks.