tires mileage 195 75/R14 versus 205 70/R14

Aug 22, 2003 0 Replies

Recommended to me for 1994 Voyager Minivan to go from 195/75 to 205/70.



I gather this is because of better handling because more rubber on the road.



But. Another 4 tires with another 10 cm each, or 40 cm or 15.75 more inches would reduce mileage. With 3 liter Mitsubishi, I reckon I can get somewhere around 25 mpg.



How much would I lose for the extra handling? 1-3 mpg?



Also, the 195 is maybe 2-3 mm taller. And thinner as before. So better snow handling?



Any thoughts?



Thanks.


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