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Old 2004-03-30, 09:40 AM   #15
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Default Re: Tire Size question

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Originally Posted by sperry
However, the 17 vs. 18 difference shouldn't make much difference in the noise level on smooth tarmac, and that's where the Falkens are far superior.
Oh, and Matt: if you're going with 7.5" wide rims just get the 225's... These are your street tires after all, you'll get better fuel mileage on the skinnier tire, and you shouldn't be driving around at the traction limits on city streets anyway.
I guess it depends on if it was air through the tire coming through the window noise, or vibration base coming through the shorter stiffer sidewall and larger rim?

Hey, at least we agree on the 225s...
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