75 profile tires for 73 stock 240 with stock ZX wheels

[wa5ngp]

I've got some 60 series summito 205's for autocrossing.

However, I'd like something a bit more comfortable for my daily driving. I am thinking some 75 profile Kumhos. The higher profile to get me a bit more off the ground and give me some flex to reduce ride harshness. I'm entirely stock with KYBs and with some ZX wheels. What would be the widest I can go without rubbing? I see 195/70 listed. I am thinking maybe a 75 might have to be a bit smaller.

What's yall's experiences?

Other suggestions.

Go ahead and flame me and tell me to buy a Buick if you want.

DON

[MikeW]

Other suggestions.

Go ahead and flame me and tell me to buy a Buick if you want.

How are your seats? I noticed a more comfortable ride after redoing my seats with new foam inserts and new seat covers. I'm not convinced that a change in the tires would make a big difference in the ride as there are many other factors that contribute: springs, struts, bushings, etc.

[speedyblue]

I have 195/70's on 280x 6 spokes and they dont grip too well, especially in the wet. You can fit a 235/60 on the rear but on the front a 235 will hit the spring perch. My guards are lipped though to fit 235's on a 0 offset rim. Not sure if they fit dead stock guards.

[Arne]

To keep the height about right, you'd need to go with a quite narrow tire, 185/75-14. The ride difference between that and the 195/70-14 will be minimal.

[wa5ngp]

Tks all,

Arne, I think you are correct. If I remember when I got the car in '76 it had F78 something on it and it just barely cleared the wheel well and I think that's about a 185.

Skinnier may be better for wet weather. Those 205 summitotos seem to hydroplane real easy. Just too little pressure to squeeze the water out of the way it seems.

Don

[wa5ngp]

oh yeah,

on the seats, I got a set from a Mitsubishi eclipse. I also set them up higher. My head almost hits the roof but with them up higher I get much better support on my thigh and that takes the pressure off my L5S1. That was a great improvement.

But the real deal was those KYBs. Now my wifes camry seems like it rides rough so I'm ordering a set for her.

Ahh the greying and Buickazation of America.

Don