AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Sdn LS with 195/65/15 wheels .
My Driving is mainly city and freeway.
Two questions
1 - I was informed for winter ( mainly mush and light to medium snow) driving
I could could go down (Minus 1) to either a 195/70/14 or 195/75/14
2 I would have to get a new set of winter rims the difference between the 14 and 15 wheels and rims is about $100 - 130.
What do you advise? or recommend?
Answer This is a new one on me. I've heard of the old deflating the tires trick, usually doesn't work, or simply putting on Chains, if conditions warrant-but a change in rim size? The only thing I can see that accomplishing, is to throw off your Speedometer, and possibly driving your vehicle's ECM (Computer) nuts, due to the fact that everything is calibrated to the rim/tire combination already on the vehicle. At the very least, your Speedometer will be off, because of the fact that it is calibrated to the rim and tire combination the vehicle left the Factory with.
Stick with a good set of ALL Season Tires, and you should be fine.
