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12-09-2003, 07:59 PM

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Opinions on tire size for 15"s

I'm gonna buy a new set of tires and was wondering which would you prefer?

195/50/15, 195/55/15, or 205/50/15

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12-09-2003, 08:00 PM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

What kind of car, what width of wheel, what offset?

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12-09-2003, 08:01 PM

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EK hatch, 95 GSR blades.

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12-09-2003, 08:21 PM

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Bump for the good of i want the same answer..........

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12-09-2003, 08:42 PM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

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

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12-09-2003, 08:44 PM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (99blackcivicSi)

205/50/15

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12-09-2003, 08:45 PM

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Re: (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tokyo_X-treme_Racer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">EK hatch, 95 GSR blades.</TD></TR></TABLE>

195/55/15

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12-09-2003, 08:50 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

195/55/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats what the stock tires are, or should be. But 205/50/15 will have a bit stronger sidewall but may buldge a little bit.

But Azenis come in 205/50/15 and thats probably the best performance tire in that size for the dollar.

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12-09-2003, 08:51 PM

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12-10-2003, 12:43 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

205 for a larger contact patch.

50 for a shorter and stiffer sidewall.

205/50R15 will also have an smaller diameter than 195/55R15 meaning you will have a shorter final drive which should help in acceleration.

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12-10-2003, 12:57 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (NOSpeed97)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOSpeed97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

205/50R15 will also have an smaller diameter than 195/55R15 meaning you will have a shorter final drive which should help in acceleration.</TD></TR></TABLE>

very marginal, wont even notice a differance.

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12-10-2003, 01:08 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (NOSpeed97)

it is less than a milimeter difference i think you wouldn't be able to tell ****.

go with a 205/50/15, great size basiclly the same size as stock, and it will be cheaper, stock replacement tires are really expensive cause tires companies know that normal drives don't want to change **** and will just go with what they have previous

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12-10-2003, 01:37 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Choi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
very marginal, wont even notice a differance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slammed_93_hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it is less than a milimeter difference i think you wouldn't be able to tell ****.
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I never said it would be dramatic increase in performance but it comes out to be a diameter difference of 9.5mm. Do the math, slammed_93_hatch. A reduced moment of inertia can't hurt, can it?

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12-10-2003, 08:27 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (NOSpeed97)

Sorry for the caps. This info was obtained from http://www.whalentire.com. Maybe it can help you your decision.

STOCK WHEEL WIDTH: 6.0"

STOCK TIRE SIZE: 195/55R15
DIAMETER: 23.4" SECTION WIDTH: 7.7" SIDEWALL HEIGHT: 4.2"
MINIMUM RIM WIDTH: 5.5" MAXIMUM RIM WIDTH: 7.0"
REVOLUTIONS PER MILE: 861

SELECTED TIRE SIZE:205/50R15
DIAMETER: 23.1" SECTION WIDTH: 8.1" SIDEWALL HEIGHT: 4.0"
MINIMUM RIM WIDTH: 5.5" MAXIMUM RIM WIDTH: 7.5"
REVOLUTIONS PER MILE: 875

IF YOU TRAVELED 60 MPH WITH THIS TIRE INSTALLED ON YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ 61.0 MPH

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12-10-2003, 08:37 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (dwnthehatch)

205/50/15

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12-10-2003, 08:38 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

205/50/15 KUMHO'S...........All around great tire.

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12-10-2003, 09:31 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

205/50/15

http://www.doomguy.net/imagery/cars/Dcp_0013.jpg

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12-10-2003, 09:39 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (rotaryguy)

ive got 205/50/15 Eagle F1's on 97 GS-R wheels, feels great to me

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12-10-2003, 09:52 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (NA EJ1)

If it's for winter, 195/55/15 or a smaller width; 205/50/15 otherwise.

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12-10-2003, 10:04 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (SOHC_MShue)

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

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12-10-2003, 11:05 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (KRiS1)

I vote for 195/55/15 if your car came stock with 14" wheels. That's what I use. I really see no clear benefits to go 205/50/15 and slightly throw off your speedometer and odometer. I love my 195/55/15 Bridgestone Potenza RE010s. They've got mad grip and they NEVER squeal in hard cornering.

If your car came stock with 13" wheels, then get 205/50/15 or 195/50/15 because the stock 13" wheels have an overall smaller diameter so those tire sizes would be a perfect match.

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12-10-2003, 11:19 AM

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Re: Opinions on tire size for 15"s (Tokyo_X-treme_Racer)

I have 195/55/15, and have had no problems. Seems that looks might play a greater role here, since the performance difference appears to be negligble. I do have quite a bit of sidewall, and the tires look fat, but I'm not sure opting for 205/50/15 will decrease the look that much.

BTW, I have run 195/55, on a Civic that came with 13'' wheels stock, and on a Civic that came with 14'' wheels stock, and saw no difference in performance with either.