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      Smile larger tires

      the 185x60x14 tires on my 2010 will soon be done and i would like to install something a little bigger like maybe a 195x70x14 which is a little taller and might get better gas mileage. would this mess with the computer functions in any way? what is the largest tire that would fit without modifications? thanks



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      computer functions, no. speedo and feel of driving, yes.

      ride height and turning radius play a part in larger tires, as well as adding width will going taller. honestly how loose the car feels with the stock suspension, i would not want more sidewall. maybe at east step up to a 15 or 16" light weight rim.

      also if you are doing it primarily for gas mileage, you do not want a wider tread pattern, you want less.


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      I got new 16 x 7" wheels that weigh less than the steelies.

      205/45/16 performance tires that are about 4% or so larger diameter than stock.

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      I went to a 195/60/14 and found that the car handled the road better but I lost 2mph on the speedo. I've been running that size since 2006 on my 2004 sedan and now also have them on my wifes 2007 Aveo5
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      Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit View Post
      computer functions, no. speedo and feel of driving, yes.

      also if you are doing it primarily for gas mileage, you do not want a wider tread pattern, you want less.




      I run 175/65R14 snow tires in the winter. I will probably go with 185/65 for my next set of summer tires...slightly taller for a taller final drive ratio...and a better selection of tires. Most people want less sidewall for better handling; I prefer more sidewall for my local roads that are extremely rough in the winter and a little rough the rest of the year.

      I think you'd probably see a slight decrease in MPG with a 195 even with the taller effective final drive ratio.





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