I am going to be buying new Michelin Destiny's in a week or so from Discount Tire ($70 MIR). Stock tire size is 185/70R14. This being a sub-compact car (02 Civic) it has a lot of road noise and rides somewhat bad.
I compared the difference's in these two sizes and here are the size differences:
185/70R14(stock) 195/70R14(+size)
Sidewall Height +.27"
Width +.4"
Diameter +.55"
Circumference +.1.73"
Revs per mile -18.56
Also, when my speedometer is showing 70mph I will be doing approx. 71.59mph
My Questions:
1. Since I drive 99% hwy will I get a little better MPG running the taller/wider tire? Car currently runs 70mph@3,000RPM.
2. Will the taller/wider tire ride smoother?
3. Also, the taller/wider tire is $6 per tire cheaper. Would you go for the non stock size if you were me doing 800+miles/week at 99% hwy?
I welcome all input, advice, and opinions....
Thanks
I compared the difference's in these two sizes and here are the size differences:
185/70R14(stock) 195/70R14(+size)
Sidewall Height +.27"
Width +.4"
Diameter +.55"
Circumference +.1.73"
Revs per mile -18.56
Also, when my speedometer is showing 70mph I will be doing approx. 71.59mph
My Questions:
1. Since I drive 99% hwy will I get a little better MPG running the taller/wider tire? Car currently runs 70mph@3,000RPM.
2. Will the taller/wider tire ride smoother?
3. Also, the taller/wider tire is $6 per tire cheaper. Would you go for the non stock size if you were me doing 800+miles/week at 99% hwy?
I welcome all input, advice, and opinions....
Thanks
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