215/50/16 Tire Options?
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225/50R16 should work like a champ for you.
If improving fuel economy is a high priority for you, you might also consider a 205/55R16.
Originally Posted By: Rand
how do you drive the car? driving style?
what are you looking for from a tire?
what are your priorities?
round and black?
cheap?
traction?
wet-dry-snow?
treadlife?
noise?
comfort?
I guess I'm looking for an overall decent inexpensive H or V rated tire. I have Hankooks now (Ventus).
how do you drive the car? driving style?
what are you looking for from a tire?
what are your priorities?
round and black?
cheap?
traction?
wet-dry-snow?
treadlife?
noise?
comfort?
I guess I'm looking for an overall decent inexpensive H or V rated tire. I have Hankooks now (Ventus).
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
http://www.newcougar.org/forums/wheels-t...tml#post1383453
Thanks for the link!
http://www.newcougar.org/forums/wheels-t...tml#post1383453
Thanks for the link!
Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Consider 205/55-16; there are a LOT more options in that size.
Yep, and 225/50R16. That will give you a slightly taller sidewall too.
Consider 205/55-16; there are a LOT more options in that size.
Yep, and 225/50R16. That will give you a slightly taller sidewall too.
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
185/70R16? Really?
Did you even bother to look up whether there are any tires available in that size? (I'll save you the effort - there aren't)
Did you even bother to look up whether there are any tires available in that size? (I'll save you the effort - there aren't)
Originally Posted By: ET16
I have a 2002 Mercury Cougar that takes this size. I don't find many options at good prices. Any ideas? Anybody running 225/50/16 on a Cougar of this vintage?
Tire Rack shows two tires, the Direzza DZ101 V-rated summer tire, and the W-rated Kumho Ecsta ASX. Bridgestone shows the V-rated Potenza G019 Grid in that size.
It looks like you have some choices, but they're not going to be sitting next to each other on the tire store shelf.
I have a 2002 Mercury Cougar that takes this size. I don't find many options at good prices. Any ideas? Anybody running 225/50/16 on a Cougar of this vintage?
Tire Rack shows two tires, the Direzza DZ101 V-rated summer tire, and the W-rated Kumho Ecsta ASX. Bridgestone shows the V-rated Potenza G019 Grid in that size.
It looks like you have some choices, but they're not going to be sitting next to each other on the tire store shelf.
205/55r16 or 225/50r16 will both fit.
IF you want cheap the 75$ kumho sense are lightyears cheaper and H-rated touring type tire.
general altimax RT43 is the new hot touring tire its T-rated about 92$ each.. one of the best all-seasons in the winter and wet.
kumho 4x @90$ w-rated more of a grand touring tire than the UHP rating would suggest. Mediocre in winter.
getting more pricy
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus about 120$
great tire. H rated.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 V rated 125$ top performance all season tire currently. GREAT tire
To arco. if you dont need more than a 205 contact patch.. they why would you need summer tires over all-season?
arco must be off his meds lately. a bunch of his posts have been total nonsense.
sometimes he actually makes useful well thought out posts. Then you get this kind of flake post.
also being the OP is in MD and didnt mention winter tires I doubt he wants to buy 2 sets for a 2002 cougar.
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
IF you want cheap the 75$ kumho sense are lightyears cheaper and H-rated touring type tire.
general altimax RT43 is the new hot touring tire its T-rated about 92$ each.. one of the best all-seasons in the winter and wet.
kumho 4x @90$ w-rated more of a grand touring tire than the UHP rating would suggest. Mediocre in winter.
getting more pricy
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus about 120$
great tire. H rated.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 V rated 125$ top performance all season tire currently. GREAT tire
To arco. if you dont need more than a 205 contact patch.. they why would you need summer tires over all-season?
arco must be off his meds lately. a bunch of his posts have been total nonsense.
sometimes he actually makes useful well thought out posts. Then you get this kind of flake post.
also being the OP is in MD and didnt mention winter tires I doubt he wants to buy 2 sets for a 2002 cougar.
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
Yeah, I think you might be onto something there Steve
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
Yeah, I think you might be onto something there Steve
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
You use Nankang and/or Milestar?
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
No need for anything wider than a 205 on a Cougar. 185/70 would be fine. Street suspensions/bushings can do nothing but hydroplane with wide contact patch tyres.
Oh I forgot they look cool.
If at a good price, get the higest speed rating in a 205 section having the wear rate you can tolerate - sort of like Investment risk tolerance. All seasons are generally poor handlers compared to dedicated summer tyres.
You need to speak to my M5 then about its 275's, they are obviously doing it wrong by not hydroplaning on me
hahaha, I also run a 275/35/20 on my car and it has fantastic wet traction.
I'm guessing but I think our choice of brand and type may be part of the reason!
You use Nankang and/or Milestar?
^^^Hahaha, no we don't!
Both my car and Overkill's have new Michelin Pilot SS summer only tires. They are amazingly quiet, ride smoothly, have ridiculous traction wet or dry even with north of 400hp, and allegedly even last over 30k miles.
Personally I have never gone more than 20k miles or so on all the sets of tires I have had, so that last line may take a bit of 'proof'. I'll get back to you on that!
Both my car and Overkill's have new Michelin Pilot SS summer only tires. They are amazingly quiet, ride smoothly, have ridiculous traction wet or dry even with north of 400hp, and allegedly even last over 30k miles.
Personally I have never gone more than 20k miles or so on all the sets of tires I have had, so that last line may take a bit of 'proof'. I'll get back to you on that!
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
^^^Hahaha, no we don't!
Both my car and Overkill's have new Michelin Pilot SS summer only tires. They are amazingly quiet, ride smoothly, have ridiculous traction wet or dry even with north of 400hp, and allegedly even last over 30k miles.
Personally I have never gone more than 20k miles or so on all the sets of tires I have had, so that last line may take a bit of 'proof'. I'll get back to you on that!
I can believe THAT...I believe I read once (edit: found it...see below *quote from Florida DOT) that Florida roadways are impregnated with crushed shell...if so...driving on them would be like riding on sandpaper...
"...* Aggregates to be used in asphalt concrete may contain up to 5% free shell.
Free shell is defined as that portion of the coarse aggregate retained on the No. 4 sieve consisting of loose, whole, or broken shell, or the external skeletal remains of other marine life, having a ratio of the maximum length of the particle to the shell wall thickness exceeding five to one."
...from: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Implemented/SpecBooks/2013/Files/2013eBook.pdf
^^^Hahaha, no we don't!
Both my car and Overkill's have new Michelin Pilot SS summer only tires. They are amazingly quiet, ride smoothly, have ridiculous traction wet or dry even with north of 400hp, and allegedly even last over 30k miles.
Personally I have never gone more than 20k miles or so on all the sets of tires I have had, so that last line may take a bit of 'proof'. I'll get back to you on that!
I can believe THAT...I believe I read once (edit: found it...see below *quote from Florida DOT) that Florida roadways are impregnated with crushed shell...if so...driving on them would be like riding on sandpaper...
"...* Aggregates to be used in asphalt concrete may contain up to 5% free shell.
Free shell is defined as that portion of the coarse aggregate retained on the No. 4 sieve consisting of loose, whole, or broken shell, or the external skeletal remains of other marine life, having a ratio of the maximum length of the particle to the shell wall thickness exceeding five to one."
...from: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Implemented/SpecBooks/2013/Files/2013eBook.pdf
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GAH! I just had a flashback to my days working in the concrete field for ASTM...
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