tgmiller

Just bought two p185/50/13 tires. A momment after i paid i recieved an update stating the tires were actually little 175's. Now i know i can go bigger as i have 215's on the back but is it safe to go smaller in such a low profile tire?

MattG

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Why dont you just get your money back and buy the ones you want!?

Roundabout

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^+1 You shouldn't have to pay for something that was falsely advertised.
In my opinion, 50 would be too low of profile, your wheels would look like they were pulled off a gokart

tgmiller

Well, if you know a place where i could buy 185/50 in a 13" or even better a 205/ 65 tire let me know. These were cheap, brand new and i got them for less than 30 a piece. I would like to use them if i can , atleast for the time being til i get a better source.

tgmiller

I can get a refund, but i've been looking for a while for a set like this. And i half agree with the too low profile part but for the front with the big 215's in the back.. it's just the look i want.

MattG

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What about some Sumitomo HTR 200's 205/60/R13

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=0

I run the same style tires on my 7, but just 205/65/R14

876portturbo

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Sumitomos are squishy, squish, squish, I think they are made from marshmallows.
I had 2 on my fb, had to move them to the front becaise a random farm truck destroyed me in some switchbacks

tgmiller

I take it the sumimotos are alittle soft? Do you know if a 175 will be ok for the fronts?

tgmiller

Thanks for the link, that's the first new 205/60/13 i've seen listed new from a retailer in a while, maybe i'm just looking it the wrong spots.

MattG

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No Way, there are alot of people on here that run them on there Auto-X cars!

tgmiller

I'm confused it that a No they won't fit on a stock rim? Or it's just not recommended?

876portturbo

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I think 175 is the stock width, height is taller probably a 70

876portturbo

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J/K I was messing around, I was just happier with the cooper cobras I had on before, but they are now discontinued in my area. Finding 13s is a bitch I feel ya

Roundabout

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185/70/R13 is the stock size

Anybody have any experiance with the Yokohama Avid T4's in this size (don't mean to hijack)?

MattG

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Someone should start the good and bad of FB tires thread.

tgmiller

Roundabout is right about the 185's being stock. I know 175 isn't much skinnier, my concern is having such a short side wall and having to push out to fit on the rim properly.

Roundabout

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The parts car I picked up last weekend has 155's on it and seemed to take a beating quite well for what they're worth, I'll check the profile when I get up tomorrow and post back... it's bed time

tgmiller

thanks..

rotor vs. piston

The diff in sidewall hieght is only 5mm... not anything to worry with if you want those tires.

I run Summitimo's HTR200 in stock size on my -SE rims and never had any issues with them sticking... they stick well and this even when I had the V8 in there.

tgmiller

It's the width i'm concerned about more.. but you mentioned 5mm difference in side wall height, but compared to which a 65?

ray green

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"185/70/R13 is the stock size

Anybody have any experiance with the Yokohama Avid T4's in this size (don't mean to hijack)?"

I run the Yokohama Avid Touring 185/70/R13's and they are the best I've found for my daily driving, most out on the interstate. These are reasonably priced, high mileage tires (80,000 rated) exceptionally smooth and have great wet and dry traction for normal and spirited use.

Realize that smaller diameter tires (like the 205/60/R13s) are about an inch shorter than the stock 185/70/R13s) so they don't fill out the wheel wells and look kind of funny, in my opinion.

Also the wider track of a 205 tire will give you better traction for acceleration and braking but will also compromise handling and gas mileage. For a more or less stock car, the recommended stock size is best, they will give you the best steering response and overall performance.

Ray

Roundabout

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155/80/R13's are on the parts car. They look like bicycle tires from the rear.

MattG

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Here you be the judge of how they look and fit. These are Nitto's 205/65/R14 but you get the point of how they look and fit. Plus yours will be a lil higher as these are DOT slicks, and bald as 90 year old man.

perfect_circle

i love your center caps matt!!! are those some sort of custom?

honroc

I think Tire Rack did a performance test on the Avid T4's, go to Tirerack.com