3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)

changing my tire size

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Old April-14th-2006 | 02:08 PM
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Old April-14th-2006 | 04:10 PM
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Yeah. I'll bet I can get to my house from here before you do! Ready, set...
Old April-15th-2006 | 12:41 AM
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so, do you think the best thing for me, for what i'm looking for, would be the 195/60 tires? what about 205/60 - would they be too flimsy?
Old April-15th-2006 | 09:33 AM
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I think you will get the best ride from the 195/60
Old April-16th-2006 | 02:49 AM
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okay, sounds good. 195/60 i'll get. Thanks
Old April-16th-2006 | 06:32 PM
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will 215/50R16 fit
Old April-18th-2006 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kargoboy
You are the first person I've ever seen ask that...most of us like the stiffer feel and better handling, that's why we bought the Protege in the first place.
I guess you could go to 195/60 but what you should really look for is a different kind of tire, not a different size of tire. Stay away from the performance radials and look for maybe a touring type of passenger tire.
Check out Tire Rack, they have good descriptions and even some reviews.

Don't get me wrong, i love the handling of the protege. I just don't like feeling every tiny crack and pebble in the road.

How does our suspension compare to that of the civic's? do you know? it's stiffer, isn't it?
Old April-29th-2006 | 12:38 PM
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Hey, what would happen if i put on 195/65 15's on ? (as opposed to the 195/60)
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