14 inch vs 15 inch wheels/tires

[mtmx46]

Has anybody done the switch from the DX Camry's 195-70-14 wheels/tires to the SE's 205-65-15 wheels/tires?

Specifically, I want to know if your ride improved. I have brand new KYB-GR2's all around. How is that combination (the 15 inchers) on potholes and road cracks? Do you get a lot of intrusion into the cabin and floorboards?

I actually want to soften my ride. I think in a year or so when the struts wear a little it probably will loosen up a little, but it's pretty d#$m stiff for an old guy like me.

Matt

[Tom 2000]

205/65R15s will fit fine, but if you want to keep your speedometer accurate as possible, go with 205/60R15s.

[felonyr301]

205/65 has higher sidewall meaning more comfort but it will be a bit off on the speedometer nothing serious but it won't be super accurate.

[ASG14]

If you do stock 15's, use 205/65/15 tires. I really do not think you will notice ANY ride quality difference. But it would make the car look nicer.

[bigbird]

the spedo will be fine with either. you wont have to worry bout that if your making as small a change as 60-65 on such a narrow tire anyways. as for comfort the 14s will be better. more side wall will be more comfortable.

[eurohazard]

The comfort comes down to the tire you chose. My Camry had 14" wheels from the factory, but I now have a set of 15" wheels from a 2002 Camry. It's hard to make a direct comparison as my 14"ers were shot to hell (bald).....but everything did improve, quieter, better ride, handling, grip (obviously). Do it!

[lgcongbach]

did gen 3 factory come with 14' or 15' ?

my 93 LE has 15' (never known that until this morning) for how long God know ...

what is the recommended size anyways ? I've seen some member going for 17' even 18' ...

[Venom_5]

the speedometer will be 3% off ... thats enough of a difference IMO, but some ppl dont pay close attention to speeds, so it all depends

your handling characteristics wont change much, thats not why they put them on the SE model ... its purely aesthetics

[BMR]

Originally Posted by lgcongbach

did gen 3 factory come with 14' or 15' ?

Both were OEM, with the size depending on which options you got. If you opted for ABS or the V6, you got 15" wheels (and disk brakes on the rear). Everything else got 14"ers. Springing for the XLS package might have gotten you 15"ers too, I don't recall for sure.

[Venom_5]

not all ABS models had 15" wheels ...

my car is a 95 LE with ABS (all around discs brakes), and i have 14x5.5" steel

[bigbird]

Originally Posted by Venom_5

the speedometer will be 3% off ... thats enough of a difference IMO, but some ppl dont pay close attention to speeds, so it all depends

i may start to be concerned about that after 100mph but then again, at that speed your likely going to jail anyways.

[BMR]

Originally Posted by Venom_5

not all ABS models had 15" wheels ...

my car is a 95 LE with ABS (all around discs brakes), and i have 14x5.5" steel

Thanks for the correction. I should've mentioned that's how it was when I got my '92. Things must've changed.