Hi all,
I have a 95/M 2.0l LS Cavalier. Noticing that the two front tyres were of different brands and getting fairly worn (one was worn to the wear limit marker), I started shopping around for replacements.
The guy at Kwik Fit sucked his teeth and said, quote, "the size is unusual and they'll have to be special ordered", so I tried elsewhere.
Eventually, I had two Barum Bravuris 195/60R14 tyres fitted at National. Having checked a few online type "choose the tyre for your car" sites, this appears to be the correct size tyre for the car, which I have to say does handle much better. The rear tyres are Michelin 195/60s and are in good condition.
My question, however, is this: I am pretty certain the original tyres were 195/70s. As I no longer have them, of course I cannot check this. What effect, positive or otherwise, would this 25% difference in aspect ratio have had on the car, and is this why the guy at KwickFuck sucked his teeth in that "this is going to cost you mate" way?
Thanks for any enlightenment.