Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 18:37:24 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: tire size
Gabe wrote: > > On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 13:13:20 GMT, Gabe <relay1090nopsamte.com> wrote: > > Thanks for the info, It was very instructive specially the clutch wear > issue. > > Gabe > > >Anyone have opinions on changing tire size from recommended 205/50 16 > >to 205/55 16. I've been told that this is an improvement for my car - > >1995 900SE Turbo. > > > >Thanks for replies, > >Gabe The loss of torque at the wheels when starting in 1'st will be only 3.4%, this is equivalent to loading the car with a dead weight of 46Kg.