Date: Sat, 1 May 1999 12:54:41 -0700 From: "Douglas Swank" <dswanknopsamlwebSPAM.com> Subject: Re: THE BEST TIRES FOR SAAB?
Stephen Whaley <whale100removenopsamspring.com> wrote: > > both of these tires have the same rolling radius. The 205-50-15 will > have a stiffer side wall so they will corner better and roll less on a > tight turn. They will be less compliant so they will provide a little > stiffer ride that the 195-60-15. The fuel mileage will be a little > less on the 205 because you have more friction to overcome. Actually, a 205/55-15 is a closer match to the 195/60-15 in radius, but still slightly smaller in diameter. If you're looking at a "plus one" size, though a 205/50-16 is also a close match to the stock 195/60-15 size. -Doug