Re: Cos of 65 vs 60 series tyres

["Leslie J. Singh" <Les.Singh@domain.elided>]

>Les wrote: "Compare prices - the 60% aspect ratio tyre is always more 
>expensive because of its superior construction than the equivalent 65% tyre."
>
>My experiences buying tires and just confirmed by looking at Tire Rack's 
>prices indicate that this is not true in the US.  As far as I can tell, the 
>cost of the same model tire is proportional to the amount of rubber it took 
>to make it.  Thus, a 205/70-15 is more expensive than a 205/60-15 which is 
>more expensive than a 205/50-15......
>
>As the aspect ratio tends towards zero, so does the cost.  So those 
>205/00-15s are free :)
>
>bob brady, dvaroc
>

Bob

Turns out that my generalization is not universally true but was true in my
experience over here, until today! I talked to a guy who imports tyres and
apparently it depends on what is called "industry standard": so a 195-50 x
14 is cheaper than its higher profile cousins because it is a specified
tyre for a production vehicle. For BFGs over here, the 205-70 x 15 is the
same price as the 205-50 x 15 but the 205 - 60 x 15 tyre is cheaper by
around $25. 

learn something new every day!

Les in Wellington, New zealand 

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