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Re: second that... Posted by Snowmobile [Email]  (#686)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Snowmobile) on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:48:25
In Reply to: Re: second that..., robert hakalski, Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:32:13 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'd put the same tires on all 4 corners.
Generally, it is probably good to put symmetric tires on a c900 because the fronts wear outside first (at least if you corner hard) so you can flip them over the rim. I personally like directional symmetrics like the NRH2's. Had I actually bothered to flip them over the rim, I would have gotten more life out of them...
The tire size that matches the 185/65R15 most closely (and it is almost exact) is the 195/55R16. You will get a small speedo error running 195's on 15" but it is commonly done (-1% for 195/60R15, +2% for 195/65R15).
Nokian's replacement for the NRH2, the H is available in all the above sizes. Interestingly, the higher speed rated V is available in the 15" sizes but 16" start at 205... Neither is directional, and both are asymmetric (look like the same tread pattern). They are however both summer only and mildly performance oriented... I haven't run them because I couldn't find anyone who sold them (though talking to Nokian directly, if you are willing to wait months for the next boat from finland, they'll put some on for you)...
I wasn't desperate for the c900 because I got a used set cheaply... but for the 9-5 I got michelin PSS, but that is way overkill even for that car.
Most non-euro tire brands go for all season or ultra-high performance which is way excessive for a c900... others will have suggestions, I've heard people who liked the Bridgestone Potenzas, and the RE960AS is directional (W rated in 16", but H rated in 15"). General Altimax HP has a directional tread similar to NRH2, and I've heard positive comments wrt it (and quite inexpensive)... I also wonder about the Yoko Avid Envigor as it is also directional, H or V rated. All of these come in all the sizes above.
I'd stay away from the korean and especially chinese tires - most of what I've heard has not been positive...
check tire rack for options and reviews of most brands (but not nokian).
good luck!
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