when i got the car it had some brand new rubber on it. but the size puzzled me.

185/65/14 on 6 spokes?

why so small?

will this effect drivability? should i replace them with recommended tire size,

205/70/14?

 

Where did you get 205/70/14 as the stock size?

I believe 195/70R14 is stock. 205/70 will be wider and taller (use this: Tire size calculator). They will still fit though.

 

oops, yea i meant 195/70.

i have done a tire size calculator. if i remember right it was -5% difference.

but what is the reason in going smaller?

edit: t-bar option size is 205/70, says, FSM.

 

faster acceleration.

 

stock size on most models was the 195/70. 205/70 will fit just fine, if you want you can go 225/60 all the way around, it fits and gives you better traction and handling. 235/60 will fit on the back which is what i did to combat wheel spin but then you can rotate tires and increase the life of the tires.

 

225/65 sounds really appealing. after driving my first 300 miles in the 280 i really dont like the feel of narrow tires. feels loose around the corners...or maybe its because i havent put on my tokicos yet.

 

That loose feeling is usually worn suspension, not the tires... unless you are losing grip. Just an FYI, taller tres means more sidewall, which means more sidewall flex.

New / stiffer suspension and bushings helps a lot with body roll and control.

 

best upgrade ever is new suspension bits. drives like it did new. and you put 225/65, thats too tall go 225/60 it almost matches stock diameter.

 

i still need to cough up 160 dollars for new suspension bits. (All Moog parts.)Lower ball joints, sway bar links, strut bellow and bump stops and outer tie rods. i know i should change all my bushings but money is tight and im just replacing whats really needed for now.

225/60 is what i meant.

im having a hard time finding tires in 225/60/14.

 

If you don't have $160 for suspension, how do you have $400+ for tires? Especially $400+ to replace "already brand new rubber" as you said.

Click: Google Search - 225/60R14

Make sure you are using "R" not "/" for the tire size...

 

just planning for the future. research before buying, right?