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195/60-14 or 205/60-14

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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195/60-14 or 205/60-14

Once and for all!

I am ordering the new tires this week for my newly refinished LE wheels (thanks again steve) and I have read a bunch of posts about which tire to run.

My confusion comes from the fact that the LE had 14" rims with the 195/60-14 as the stock tires and the GSL-SE had 205/60-14 as the stock tires as well.

Acording to the tire rotation program my speedo will be off 2 MPH at 60 if I go with the 205's vs my orig 185's.

I am not too concerned with the 2MPH as I am with rubbing....

Can anyone answer me who has LE rims with either tire on them.

And to the "threadjackers" please dont turn this into a "what color should I paint my brake calipers", or "send me pics". post or some other crap like that.

Thank you
Jason
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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i went with the 195 60 14's with my le wheels just because they were the stock size tire.
i wouldnt worry about 205's rubbing at all though. my se has 215's on it right now and they dont even rub.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Go with 205s, more tire means more grip. Oh, and you're welcome.....
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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I have 195's, have had 205's, I just like the look of a smaller tire with the sidewall streched. 205's or 215's will give you more grip though.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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correction 215's do rub. on the front a least.
just got the car on the road, lol.
it has 185's on the rear, it looks really funny.
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