Difference between a 175 and 185 tire?

[Shibby]

I was driving my wife's car today in the rain. There was a little incline coming from a stop on a side street and the tires kept spinning. She drives a 98 corrola. With snow coming soon I was a little worried. She has a 175 goodyear all season tire with good tread. Would changing them to a 185 all season make any significant difference?

[NewbieChris]

tread width. wider is better for snow or any traction really.

[dna9488]

Going from 175 to 185 is too small of a difference. At this point you would need to have a tire that has better thread. If you're scared, i would suggest getting snow tires for the winter time.


In a different case, if you were going from 175 to 205. Than you would be fine, that is a large jump.
On my Jetta, when I got new wheels, i went from stock tires (195/65/R15) to 225/45/R17. My traction was dead on, and with sticky summer tires I would corner much better. In the snow, rain, and cold weather (<50 degrees) I have traction issues, so i am just as good as your wife's car, lol

[wnabeabeast]

Not enough of a width difference to make any noticeable change. You should go to 205.

[Bouncer]

Go with a 197 3/4 db7-//87 - rs

Best tire out there

[dna9488]

Go with a 197 3/4 db7-//87 - rs

What in the fuck does that mean?

[Bouncer]

You wouldn't understand, you know nothing about cars.

Best tire out there made by an underground company, you have to buy 8 sets at a time.

[dna9488]

You wouldn't understand, you know nothing about cars.

Best tire out there made by an underground company, you have to buy 8 sets at a time.

:retard::retard:

[NewbieChris]

The width of the tire is constrained by the amount of space in the wheel well. I dont know if 205 will be possible in a Corolla.

[dna9488]

The width of the tire is constrained by the amount of space in the wheel well. I dont know if 205 will be possible in a Corolla.

yea probably not. 195 might be pushing it, could rub. One way is to get spacers and smack on the 205

[Bouncer]

Squeeze the 205 in there drive it a few miles and allow the rubber to carve out some space into the wheel well. Simple

[dna9488]

Squeeze the 205 in there drive it a few miles and allow the rubber to carve out some space into the wheel well. Simple

never speak again, seriously!

the 205 would rub the chassis you idiot.

[alwaysgrowing]

The only thing I'm taking for a ride are your girls while you freaks stick your tools into the exhaust pipe

[mofo]

The only thing I'm taking for a ride are your girls while you freaks stick your tools into the exhaust pipe

:clapback::clapback::hibb:

[Shibby]

When I put the car info online at tire places it only comes back with 175 and 185 options.