Anyone tried 195/70R14 on a 93-97 Corolla?

[PandaBear]

Stock size 175/65R14 or 185/65/R14, rim width 5.5 inch.

I know 195/70R14 will make the speedo off, but since the car has a very tall gearing ratio on the 3 speed auto I think 195/70 will work ok, and this particular size is on sale. I'm wondering if it would fit ok and if anyone has tried it?

 

[oggb]

There will be a 1.2" difference in diameter. Probably pretty trivial.

You say it has tall gearing - those tires will exacerbate it slightly. They're 5.5% larger (859 rev/mile vs 815 rev/mile for 185/65/14).

 

[tommygunn]

Most people say to stay within about %3 of the stock diameter. What you're suggesting is over %5. I'd be concerned about tire strikes on the fenders or components at full lock/full suspension travel, but if there's plenty of room then, sure, go for it.

 

[eljefino]

You mean it has short gearing. Hits top gear at about 22 mph.

Crank your wheels all the way left and right and see if there's a fender liner that could rub. Also look up high at the strut, like the bottom spring perch: a 195/70/14 will be a little wider and a good bit taller.

 

[Papa Bear]

I put 70 series tires on my '98 Corolla and it never worked well, tried 3 different models of tires..
It was like the body/suspension was "tuned" for 65 series tires and I ended up getting the 185-65-14 Michelin that came on the car. Car ran like new again.

 

[yonyon]

I think it'll be okay but you'll need to drop the inflation pressures a bit and be prepared for a little loss of fuel economy going that wide.

It can be hard to predict what going with that much more rubber will do in these fancy-pants cars with their dang-fool power steering though.

 

[heyu]

Not good,I bought a 94 Corolla with the 195/70s and that was to tall of a tire,,It was always kicking out of overdrive along with poor gas milelage ,,I changed to the 185/65's and that is what is recommended from the factory

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: heyu
Not good,I bought a 94 Corolla with the 195/70s and that was to tall of a tire,,It was always kicking out of overdrive along with poor gas milelage ,,I changed to the 185/65's and that is what is recommended from the factory


Thank you and everyone. I'll stick with 185/65 or 175/65 just to be safe.

Yes I meant short gearing not tall gearing.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Short=high numerically, tall=lower numerically

Be prepared for fuel economy losses. Perhaps more road noise and a harsher ride, too. All depends on the tire chosen.

The upsides are all appreciated by enthusiastic drivers, as in dramatically improved traction in almost any situation.