roomabuzzy

I'm looking to get winter tires for my 88 90Q. Manual and sticker on the car shows 175/70/14 as being the winter tire size, but when I go on a tire size calculator, it shows a 1.9% variance from the stock 195/60/14 size. If I try a 175/65/14, the variance is only 1.2% and 175/65/14 seems to be more common than 175/70/14.

As far as I'm concerned, I would go with the 175/65/14, but there must be a reason the manufacturer set 175/70/14 as the recommended size. Any input is appreciated. TIA!

yodasfro

Blizzaks are on closeout at tirerack

OWDLVR

195/60/14 for ice tires
185/65/14 for ice snow tires

SCarGo02

...and you'll easily get 2+ seasons out of them (Most Blizzaks on the other hand you're lucky to get more than 1 season out of them).

roomabuzzy

All great answers guys, but not answering my question. =P

dtompsett

and back in the '80s, higher sidewall tires were more common.

Go with whatever give you the best ratio and you feel your money is best spent on. Speedo is calibrated for the error between 195/60r14 and 175/70r14... either way it's a little 'off'.

You will get slightly better fuel economy with the 70 series tire, and a softer sidewall, which can be beneficial in the winter.

roomabuzzy

oh and have fun @ Tall Pines!

SCarGo02

...it rode real nice, got great mileage, but tires were hard to find in that size.