From: "Humphrey J. (H.J.) Moynihan" <HJMOYNI@...>
To: <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 5:44 AM
Subject: [ev_update] Agilis Question? -Reply
Did I read that the Mich Agilis 205/65R15 tire is smaller in diameter
than the Goodyear G64's195/70R15 in a earlier digest?>>
Yes most definately. Side by side inflated comparison I've done (re new tire
spares w/= pressures plus on vehicle comparisons). A significant eyeball
difference without using any math. One would have to question the
rationality of putting a smaller tire on already a marginally tired vehicle?
Speedo readings are already inaccurate as to reading fast (would read even
more inaccurate or faster with shorter tires), EV's have low-torque engines
(why increase RPM's at highway speeds which would equate to less MPG?),
increase noise due to engine buzz at speed (increased rpm), plus lowering the
ever present limited ground clearance. Figure? My experience? Been there
done that with other vehicles. Will pass on any degree of downsizing vehicle
tires ... even if they were free. Unless living in mountainous terrain or
towing something behind your EVC where shorter tires equate to higher gear
ratio, look for the larger diameter size tire. The 215/65R15C Agilis may
prove to be the answer if they can be found. I will run my Goodyear G64's
until I find an equally large or larger tire (re the Agilis 215/65R15C) to
replace them with. No complaints whatsoever with the G64's other than a bit
noisy due to the aggressive tread pattern. Good hunting.... we are off in
our EVC to Alamos, Sonora Mexico for the Music festival .... =).
SWLINK
S. Arizona
