205 vs 215 tires for the LE?
05-19-11, 11:40 PM
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205 vs 215 tires for the LE?
I was just wondering how much the extra 10 millimeters affects the car's performance and also how it affects the tire wear. I know the stock size is 205 60 14, but it seems like a lot of the other fb guys like to run 205's on their 195 (I think that's the size 
) stock wheels. Which is better? Will some 215's give me better grip? Or will it be a negligible gain and then my tires will wear faster from bulging (or whatever they would do)? Thanks
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) stock wheels. Which is better? Will some 215's give me better grip? Or will it be a negligible gain and then my tires will wear faster from bulging (or whatever they would do)? Thanks-Jpieps
05-20-11, 02:04 PM
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Not worth it in my opinion. Bigger heavier tires will probably slow you down a little. Probably help the handling to some degree, but I think a new set of shocks to replace the 20+ year old originals would do much more. If you're using stock LE or GSLSE wheels, I'd stick with the 205/60-14. Plus 4 tires the same allows you to rotate, 2 pairs doesn't.
05-20-11, 02:22 PM
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That makes sense. I do plan on replacing the original shocks some time in the future. The point you make about rotating the tires is a very good one though. I will probably just stick with the stock size.
