I recently (a couple of Christmases ago) purchased a set of OZ Fittipaldi Indy 15x7's to replace the gaudy 16x7.5 Borbet Type C wheels. The 16's were ok, but were HEAVY and the curbing combined with the centering rings getting worn I decided to try a different look.
The stock size on this car (as well as the current Michelin's) is 195/65/14.
Since the new wheels are 15's I have to decide on a bigger size.
I can run 195/60/15's which will keep the speedo consistent but knowing that BMW's "overstate" their speedo's, I'd rather choose a tire size slightly larger in diameter to "slow down" the speedo (195/65/15 possibly) . This car is and never will be a track car as long as it's in my possession. I'd like to stay narrower as I like the look (looks period correct behind factory splash guards) better fuel economy, and gives better performance than a wider tire (see link below for more info). Despite being wider I initially wanted the BF Goodrich Radial TA's with the white lettering from Tire Rack but finding those tires in Canada is turning out to be impossible.
Also comes the question of all season vs. summer tires.
Considering I don't plan on driving during any inclement weather, I really don't need all season.
So If I go with summer tires, will I compromise comfort and get something that'll wear out and be noisy?
thanks in advance
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/effects-of-upsized-wheels-and-tires-tested
The stock size on this car (as well as the current Michelin's) is 195/65/14.
Since the new wheels are 15's I have to decide on a bigger size.
I can run 195/60/15's which will keep the speedo consistent but knowing that BMW's "overstate" their speedo's, I'd rather choose a tire size slightly larger in diameter to "slow down" the speedo (195/65/15 possibly) . This car is and never will be a track car as long as it's in my possession. I'd like to stay narrower as I like the look (looks period correct behind factory splash guards) better fuel economy, and gives better performance than a wider tire (see link below for more info). Despite being wider I initially wanted the BF Goodrich Radial TA's with the white lettering from Tire Rack but finding those tires in Canada is turning out to be impossible.
Also comes the question of all season vs. summer tires.
Considering I don't plan on driving during any inclement weather, I really don't need all season.
So If I go with summer tires, will I compromise comfort and get something that'll wear out and be noisy?
thanks in advance
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/effects-of-upsized-wheels-and-tires-tested