Best tire size for my 15" MR5s

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07-12-2004, 09:46 PM

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Best tire size for my 15" MR5s

Ive never owned 15s before, so I don't know what looks best. I generally don't like the look of most 15s because the tire sidewalls are so damn thick. What's the best size tire for these wheels that wont look like a mudder tire? They are 15x6 btw.

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07-12-2004, 09:47 PM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

195/50/15

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07-12-2004, 10:27 PM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (BauleyCivic)

i would go 195/55/15

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07-12-2004, 11:38 PM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Chris y0!)

195/55/15

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07-12-2004, 11:39 PM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (BauleyCivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

i have never had any problems with my 195/50/15

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07-13-2004, 12:19 AM

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205/50/15

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07-13-2004, 12:37 AM

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Re: (jerbear!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jerbear! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15 </TD></TR></TABLE>

195/50 is too skinny and narrow. i have 205/50's, and i'm a happy camper

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07-13-2004, 12:41 AM

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Re: (jerbear!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jerbear! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15 </TD></TR></TABLE>

thats what I'm sportin on my fat faive GSRs

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07-13-2004, 04:55 AM

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Re: (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

i have 195/55 but i think next time around i'm going 205/50 although i have no complaints about 195/55 i just want to experiment.

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07-13-2004, 07:58 AM

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205-50 here

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07-13-2004, 08:08 AM

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Mugen MR5?

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07-13-2004, 08:45 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo E 604 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mugen MR5?</TD></TR></TABLE>

old school

Azenies?

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07-13-2004, 08:56 AM

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Re: (asmallsol)

I rock 205/50/15's

they are excellent

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07-13-2004, 09:04 AM

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Re: (dirtyd463)

225/40/15

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actually we kinda need to know how wide the rim is that would help out alot

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07-13-2004, 09:21 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

195/50/15

195/55/15

205/45/15

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07-14-2004, 10:04 AM

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Re: (slammed_93_hatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slammed_93_hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">225/40/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

what tires are those?

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07-14-2004, 10:09 AM

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Re: (95Sol)

I'd go with 195/55-15 ES100's or 205/50-15 Azenis.

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07-14-2004, 12:20 PM

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Re: (SkyeC)

205/50-15 Azenis

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07-14-2004, 12:51 PM

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Re: (95Sol)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95Sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205-50 here</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same here. 205/50-15 Yoko ES 100

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07-15-2004, 01:10 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

195/55r15 is the stock tire size of the Ferio (at least where i live.) Still thick-looking if you ask me. Since you're concern is sidewall appearance, then the 205/50r15 might be more yo your tastes. Bridgestone Potenza GIII's should look very nice.

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07-15-2004, 04:52 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (SiRP)

so where gonna put 205's on a 6" rim with a 55 trim... ok buddy..

just run a 195/55/15

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07-15-2004, 05:04 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (DewMota)

why not.....I have seen people put 225 and 245 series tires on 15x6.5" wheels

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07-15-2004, 06:28 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (dirtyd463)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo E 604 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mugen MR5?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If I'm not mistaken, Motegi now uses the MR# method to number their rims.

Motegi MR5:

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07-15-2004, 06:47 AM

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Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

What you might find thick might be slim for others. Do the math to see how tall the side wall would be then you could decide.

For Example
Tire Size Side Wall Height
195/50/15 = 3.84 inches
195/55/15 = 4.22 inches
205/50/15 = 4.04 inches