Advice on choosing LV CVT tires/wheels for long distance interstate, comfort
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Advice on choosing LV CVT tires/wheels for long distance interstate, comfort
I bought my 2015 LX CVT to drive long distances. Typically 400 miles, sometimes 125, often 2500. I average 25-35,000 miles per year.
The LX CVT came standard with: Firestone FR740 185-60R15 84T treadwear 400 traction A tires, and (I believe) 15x5-1/2J wheels.
Which tires would you recommend I purchase to soften the road for long distances? Should I get larger and/or wider wheels?
The LX CVT came standard with: Firestone FR740 185-60R15 84T treadwear 400 traction A tires, and (I believe) 15x5-1/2J wheels.
Which tires would you recommend I purchase to soften the road for long distances? Should I get larger and/or wider wheels?
Last edited by Namae Kana; 10-18-2014 at 07:36 AM.
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the stock wheels are pretty comfortable already why would you want to change it already when it's brand new?
large and wider wheel may have problem mounting on stock 5.5" wheels.
just stick with OEM size.. 60 profile tire should give plenty of comfort.
large and wider wheel may have problem mounting on stock 5.5" wheels.
just stick with OEM size.. 60 profile tire should give plenty of comfort.
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No becuase it would be too fat for the narrow stock rims the most likely the tire ratio wouldbe incorrect when you go wider to 195 for example.
You would end up with poor performance. Best thing would be go for low resistance tire.
You would end up with poor performance. Best thing would be go for low resistance tire.
#5
stock steel wheels are 15x6 not 5.5", a 6" wide rim can fit up to a 205 wide tire. To keep the diameter close to stock you'll have to have a smaller aspect ratio as you go wider.
I just replaced my the wheels/tires and boy the new ones ride sooo much quieter.
I just replaced my the wheels/tires and boy the new ones ride sooo much quieter.
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I'm using 195/60-15 and it is much smoother and quieter ride. It is about 1/2" larger in diameter.
I also think that the stock 15x6 is a little wide for a 185. 6" wide rim is perfect for a 195 or a 205.
Theoretical diameter:
stock steel 15x6 185/60-15 = 603mm
stock aluminum 16x6 185/55-16 = 609.9mm
I'm using 195/60-15=615mm
I also think that the stock 15x6 is a little wide for a 185. 6" wide rim is perfect for a 195 or a 205.
Theoretical diameter:
stock steel 15x6 185/60-15 = 603mm
stock aluminum 16x6 185/55-16 = 609.9mm
I'm using 195/60-15=615mm
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