What's better Mid tires or low profile tires?
06-10-2006, 11:08 PM
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What's better Mid tires or low profile tires?
Which tires last longer and better to drive with? I want to get new rims with low profile tires but I don't know if they last long. If not, I will just buy tires for my stock TL-P wheels because they aren't that bad. My tires are bald already and I am trying to narrow down what I want.
06-11-2006, 01:16 AM
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I recommend finding some type S wheels.I know it is hard to find. For ride quality purposes, I recommend getting tires for your TLp wheels.I know first hand that if you go with a low pro tire it is more sensitve to the road. Let me know if your around LA area, I'll take yuo for a ride in my car to show you how sensitive they are.
06-11-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KamikazeTL
Which tires last longer and better to drive with? I want to get new rims with low profile tires but I don't know if they last long. If not, I will just buy tires for my stock TL-P wheels because they aren't that bad. My tires are bald already and I am trying to narrow down what I want.
06-12-2006, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TLover8888
if you go low profile, then unless youre car is already lowered, the gap between your wheel and fender will increase. its best to stick with the stock size.
The illusion of a larger gap is due to more wheel surface and less sidewall.
06-12-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by spl1011
Low profile tires wear the same as any other tire. Wear depends on the tire rating you get.
06-12-2006, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Lawaia
Not ture. With the correct wheel/tire setup, the gap between the top of the tire and the fender will remain the same. It's important to preserve the stock rolling diameter when upgrading (plus sizing).
The illusion of a larger gap is due to more wheel surface and less sidewall.
The illusion of a larger gap is due to more wheel surface and less sidewall.
i was just under the assumption that he was keeping a 16" rim and just going with a lower profile tire.
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