Thread: Wheels/Tyres: - Which 185/80 R14 tyres do you use?
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Old Jan 17th, 2019, 22:41   #15
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Originally Posted by eternal optimist View Post
I used 195/70 14’s on my Torslander. Negligible difference in rolling radius, no scrubbing/fouling and a much better choice of tyre.
This dimention has 3,5% smaller rolling diameter, and will increase rpm with 3,7% (on top gear/highway). For example, 2700 rpm with 185/80x14, will increase to 2800, for the same speed.
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