re: Tire size: 165 HR 14

[Jay Negrin <jmnegrin@domain.elided>]

I always thought that the replacement for 165 was a 185/70.  closer to
the same overall diameter.  the easier steering is a benefit.  Of
course, there won't be as much rubber on the road to "stick".

The other option that has been mentioned, as a replacement of similar
diameter is a 195/65.  I don't think the difference in steering between
the sizes is significant, but that's just me.

The HR on the tire is the speed rating.  SR is for continuous speeds up
to 113 mph.  HR is for speeds up to 130 mph.  VR is for speeds up to 150
mph.  I look at the speed rating as, not so much, just for the speed,
but for the overall strength and quality of construction.  I expect, but
do not always see, that the higher the speed rating, the higher the
overall performance of the tire.  YMMV

Jay Negrin
ARO So Cal


From: "Craig Wilson:

<<Hi everyone:

Its tire buying time and I had a few questions.  My 78 Sport Sedan
currently  rides on 195/70 R14.  The original spare is a 165 HR 14.  The
question is to match the original tires, what would be the correct
aspect ratio size using the 165 section width?  I have no problem using
the 197/70 but I thought if I went with a narrower tire it might be
easier to steer.

Any suggestions?

Also, just out of curiosity, what does the HR from my old spare tire
stand for?  This must have gone away with the tube!

Thanks in advance,
Craig

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