does tyre size make a different in handling?

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markus_74
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Post Tue May 26, 2015 6:01 pm

hello, Friends

I use 205/55/15 tyre but my front tire has broken.

so I buy only 1 pair to replace my front tire with 195/65/15

and then I feel that my car is understeer and for high speed the handling is scary, I can not feel the car contact with road/no grip

does it is because of the size of the tyre of I'm not change all tire with same size and compound/brand?

thank you
markus
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Post Tue May 26, 2015 6:12 pm

Yes, lack of foot print and wayyyyy too much sidewall flex.

If 205/55/15s are hard to get in your local market then 205/50/15 is an option.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
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markus_74
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Post Wed May 27, 2015 8:48 am

Thank you Hairy screech