Have to get tires for an '06 Cobalt LT in the future (before either inspection in July or next winter).
The stock size the car came with is 205/55/16. As I understand, the LT and the LS model also came with a 195/60/15 option. I've been debating switching the size when I buy to either the 195/60/15 or was considering (not sure if this is a reasonable option) 185/65/15 to save some cash (and the wheels that on there now are pretty beat up).
Looks like the speedometer and odometer would be closer to what's on there now with 185/65/15 over the 195 option (not 100% sure what tire size the car is calibrated to) but I am wondering if:
1. 185/65/15 is too much of a change in size to the handling of the car?
2. 195/60/15 are worth it to save some cash versus the potential impact on handling?
Not driven overly aggressive but will be a daily commuter.
Thoughts? Thanks everyone.
The stock size the car came with is 205/55/16. As I understand, the LT and the LS model also came with a 195/60/15 option. I've been debating switching the size when I buy to either the 195/60/15 or was considering (not sure if this is a reasonable option) 185/65/15 to save some cash (and the wheels that on there now are pretty beat up).
Looks like the speedometer and odometer would be closer to what's on there now with 185/65/15 over the 195 option (not 100% sure what tire size the car is calibrated to) but I am wondering if:
1. 185/65/15 is too much of a change in size to the handling of the car?
2. 195/60/15 are worth it to save some cash versus the potential impact on handling?
Not driven overly aggressive but will be a daily commuter.
Thoughts? Thanks everyone.
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