[T3] Tires

[Mark Wolfe]

On 10/28/2012 02:24 PM, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:
> Simple  solution guys.... Get a different size.
>
> Yeah, but then it wouldn't be "stock". ;-)
>
> But, a different sized tire can actually be cheaper than the "correct" tire
>   for our cars.


I'm laughing because I just went through this with my Honda Fit. 
185/55-16, only about 4 choices for that oddball size.  Car is now 
running 205/50-16 Dunlop Dirrezas with a bit of grip, and they were 
cheaper since it's a more common size.

I have access to tire equipment, so I buy my tires from 
discounttiredirect.com   free shipping, no sales tax, and better pricing 
than discounttire.com.

Looking at alternatives for T3.

A 165/80-15 has a 5.2" sidewall,  6.5" section, and an overall diameter 
of 25.39"


185/65-15  4.73" sidewall, 7.28" section, and 24.47" diameter. It gives 
you 30+ choices from discounttiredirect.com

195/65-15  4.99" sidewall 7.68" section and  24.98" diemeter, and gives 
you 50 choices.

I've had good luck with Falken, Khumo and Hankook.

The 185 would probably be fine on the 4.5" rim.  I'd rather be on a new 
"not correct" size tire than on an old checked/rotten "correct" tire. 
If you can't find them, you can't find them.  Nankang offers one, but 
I'd be very weary of quality.


Mark