Jim Yanik wrote:
> sam8988378 <sam8988378@aol.com> wrote in
> news:1183841414.807743.68090@22g2000hsm.googlegrou ps.com:
>
>> On Jul 7, 3:24 pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>> sam8988378 wrote:
>> I've been Googling all over on this, & from what I've seen, I think
>> they were replaced with the smaller size because it's more common, so
>> cheaper. It also seems to be a common substitute (http://www.rims-n-
>> tires.com/rt_tire.jsp?
>> req=newCar&brand=Michelin&model=HydroEdge&carYear= 1992&carMake=Honda&ca
>> rModel=Accord)
>>
>> However, I have noticed a resonance when driving on the highway with a
>> window or two open, also it's kind of noisy Perhaps the 195 60R15
>> size will eliminate this.
>>
>>
>>>> My '92 Honda Accord LX tires are sadly in need of replacement, and
>>>> as they came with the car I hadn't really looked at the size
>>>> before. I looked at the inside of the door and the size is
>>>> supposed to be 195 60R15. I checked the tires and they are 185
>>>> 70R14.
>>>> Is there some funny business going on with the rims? Would there
>>>> be a reason I couldn't replace them with the specified size? Is
>>>> there a reason someone would have chosen the different size?
>>>> Thanks.
>>> may have had alloys originally, and someone just swapped out some
>>> steelies from a junkyard? anyway, you're best advised to get a set
>>> of the proper size wheels and tires. junkyard is fine as long as you
>>> get the right size!
>>
>>
>
> tire noise is probably more affected by tread pattern than wheel size.

compound makes a huge difference too.

> lower profile tires also make for a harder ride,the shorter sidewalls of a
> 60 series tire transmit more impact

kinda. depends more on the tire itself though. from personal
experience i can tell you that 65 michelin hydroedge will batter your
brains out. 60 dunlop sp sports are like butter. [great tire.]

> to the suspension.(but give better
> handling)

again, depends on the tire.

>
> Narrower tires give slightly better gas mileage,less rolling resistance.
>

assuming inflation is within manufacturer specs, compound has more
effect with radial tires.