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- From: drew@bnr.co.uk (Scooby Doo)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.driving
- Subject: Re: Can I install wider tyres than what specified by the auto-maker?
- Date: 20 Jan 1993 14:09:40 GMT
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- In article <a6g3zza@rpi.edu> yanm@rs6206.ecs.rpi.edu (Man-On Yan) writes:
- >Forgive me if this is an FAQ.
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- >Is it advisable to install tyres wider than what the size of your wheels?
- >Specifically, my car is a 90 Accord with 195R15 tyres. Will the traction
- >improve if I install a set of 205R15 tyres instead? Will this affect handling?
- >Brakes? Safety? etc.
- >
- I doubt it will make much difference, it could even make it worse.
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