High Profile Tires
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High Profile Tires
Has any one switched to a high profile tire and does any one know how large you can go with them?
I have found that one of the only things I dislike about my HHR is the Low profile tires. The ride is not as cusioned as my Saturn Vue with the High profiles. Don't get me wrong, I love the look, but is there something in between.
I have found that one of the only things I dislike about my HHR is the Low profile tires. The ride is not as cusioned as my Saturn Vue with the High profiles. Don't get me wrong, I love the look, but is there something in between.
#2
in case you care...
doing this while keeping the same wheel size will dramatically throw off the speedometer reading and at the same time effect the overall gearing of the engine causing slower acceleration.
that is though, if you care about those things.
doing this while keeping the same wheel size will dramatically throw off the speedometer reading and at the same time effect the overall gearing of the engine causing slower acceleration.
that is though, if you care about those things.
#3
I know about the speedometer change, but I was wondering about a slight modification. I believe Mike at SoCal did something of this nature. I know people are getting larger low profile. There is always a give and take when changing tire sizes.
#4
Originally Posted by Holmes Hot Ride
I know people are getting larger low profile. There is always a give and take when changing tire sizes.
#6
The only people I know that have went to a larger tire are some Jeep and Truck owners. They had to change a gear in their transmission and raise the truck. I saw an old Grand National the other day that had 24" rims on it. They raised the car to fit them so maybe the only way is to raise the vehicle? I'm sure you're not talking about going that extreme though.
#7
Thanks! Yes, I am just talking about an inch to two inches at the most. In the old days we used to just add spacers to the springs and lock them in. I forgot how, but that might be an option.
#8
Originally Posted by Holmes Hot Ride
In the old days we used to just add spacers to the springs and lock them in. I forgot how, but that might be an option.
#9
Originally Posted by Holmes Hot Ride
I know about the speedometer change, but I was wondering about a slight modification. I believe Mike at SoCal did something of this nature. I know people are getting larger low profile. There is always a give and take when changing tire sizes.
My car has the Gold-Lines, and required getting the fenders rolled to provide clearance for these extra large meats. (BTW: it's actually called "Plus One" sizing CH, as you are increasing the outer tire diameter.)
Of course my scenario is only adding 1/2-inch more to the tire OD. For what you want to accomplish, I would recommend looking into a set of 15" wheels (you might have to buy blanks in the proper offset and have them drilled to the HHR's pattern). This will allow you to go to a 60 series tire and get that cushiony sidewall you are wanting.
FWIW, the stock 16-inch Affinity tires I had offered the smoothest ride (smoother than my wife's new '06 Accord!), and with a nice 16 wheel you could get a great ride and still have an accurate speedo readout.
Hope it helps,