Tire ride quality

[old guys rule]

What's the softest riding tire out there?

 

[Michael_]

I don't know but you generally want to avoid low profile tires and get as much profile as possible:

You also might want to air them down a bit for a smoother ride.

 

[diesel_lv]

Most factory tires were a 78 profile. Nowadays a 75 or 80% aspect ratio. 80% of course will give more dampening effect than 75%.

 

[twecomm]

Recently put these Cooper tires on my 66 Charger. Very pleased with them.. Lots of tread depth, handling is great and they run much quieter than the Goodrich TA Radials I previously had on the car.

 

[451Mopar]

Pirelli P1 all season is a softer riding and quiet tire. Had them on the wifes car, but on 18" rims.

 

[33 IMP]

The taller the tire sidewall, the softer the ride.
.....but then there's shocks, and springs. More effect than tire sidewall.

 

[old guys rule]

Pirelli P1 all season is a softer riding and quiet tire. Had them on the wifes car, but on 18" rims.

Thanks, that's what I was looking for, manufacturer and model.

 

[451Mopar]

Oops, I think the P Zero model. Car has the P7 model now. They seem just a bit stiffer. Before those two, had Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Stiffer, more of a performance tire.

 

[old guys rule]

Oops, I think the P Zero model. Car has the P7 model now. They seem just a bit stiffer. Before those two, had Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Stiffer, more of a performance tire.

Thanks for the info. Dave

 

[Darter6]

Depending what you want. A 75 series is the most base tire you can get. I buy Hercules Ironman brand.
Love 'um.
A division Of Cooper tires. A 215/75/15 is under $75 in most areas.
Not saying this is what you are looking for but maybe others out there.

 

[Bighouse]

The tread depth of the new tire will also make a difference. The deeper the tread combined with the lowest tread wear rating (think soft rubber) will help

 

[AR67GTX]

I have a set of Micky Thompson S/Ts on a car that seem to ride really well. They are pretty much the same tire as the Cooper Cobra

 

[ChargerChad]

+1 on the Cooper Cobras. I didn't have high expectations because they were so inexpensive... but I just put them on my Charger in place of the 14" tires that were on it when I bought it and it's like going from 50's jeep to 70's C-Body.