This summer I'm getting new shoes for my 2003 P5 - still has the OEM Dunlop SP 5000m on all 4 wheels.
Wondering if I should stick with the stock size, 195/50 16, or if I should move to 205/50 16. Moving to 205/50 will reduce the accuracy of my speedo a hair, I know, but it also gives a TON of tire choices. Sticking with 195/50 pretty much only allows me a high performance tire - which is fine but a little quieter and less jarring ride would be nice.
I guess here's what I'm wondering:
1) Is there really much of a difference in snow between a 205 and 195 - assuming same tire characteristics?
2) Is a wider tire any more or less noisy - assuming the same tire characteristics - than a narrower one?
I realize the OEM 5000m is crap in the snow and almost any all season tire will be better. But I'm concerned that moving to 205 width would make traction worse, even with a tire that has better tread. A little quieter and smoother ride would be nice. I'm not looking to give up much performance for this, but it seems like there are choices in 205/50 that are less agressive than the choices in 195/50.
Thanks for the help.
Wondering if I should stick with the stock size, 195/50 16, or if I should move to 205/50 16. Moving to 205/50 will reduce the accuracy of my speedo a hair, I know, but it also gives a TON of tire choices. Sticking with 195/50 pretty much only allows me a high performance tire - which is fine but a little quieter and less jarring ride would be nice.
I guess here's what I'm wondering:
1) Is there really much of a difference in snow between a 205 and 195 - assuming same tire characteristics?
2) Is a wider tire any more or less noisy - assuming the same tire characteristics - than a narrower one?
I realize the OEM 5000m is crap in the snow and almost any all season tire will be better. But I'm concerned that moving to 205 width would make traction worse, even with a tire that has better tread. A little quieter and smoother ride would be nice. I'm not looking to give up much performance for this, but it seems like there are choices in 205/50 that are less agressive than the choices in 195/50.
Thanks for the help.
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