Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad???
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Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad???
I am getting new 15x7 rims but already have 195/50/15 tires that i bought 3 months ago, is this wheel & tire combination bad? If you have this combination please express your opinion 
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (Solo2EG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Solo2EG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No problem, I had 195-50-15 on 15x7 for years... the wider the better.</TD></TR></TABLE>
195 is stock width and not 205 which is also able to fit
195 is stock width and not 205 which is also able to fit
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (Kryptonite)
Perfectly fine. I had 195-50-15's on my 15x7 fittipaldis and they were absolutely fine. Looked really nice too, doesnt have that balloon look you get with 195-55's
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (b cruz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b cruz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please tell me you are putting this on a 90-93 integra. 195/50 is DANGEROUS for a 94-01 integra. It can not handle the load.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how does going from 55 to 50 make it more dangerous? is it because of the heat created when on the highway?
how does going from 55 to 50 make it more dangerous? is it because of the heat created when on the highway?
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (SlipAngleX)
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A tire with a higher load index than that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original.
195/55/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">85</FONT>
195/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="red">82</FONT>
205/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">86</FONT>
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...d.jsp
A tire with a higher load index than that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original.
195/55/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">85</FONT>
195/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="red">82</FONT>
205/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">86</FONT>
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...d.jsp
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (b cruz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b cruz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">from tirerack
A tire with a higher load index than that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original.
195/55/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">85</FONT>
195/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="red">82</FONT>
205/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">86</FONT>
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...d.jsp</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is additional info on that tirerack page that might be relevant:
82 = 1047 lbs -- multiplied by 4 = 4188 lbs
85 = 1135 lbs -- multiplied by 4 = 4540 lbs
Googling shows 1994 GS-R sedan has a curb weight of 2628 lbs.
So unless you're carrying close to 1560 lbs (which included occupants), it would seem 195/50/15 is fine.
I have to admit, I hadn't considered load rating before....
A tire with a higher load index than that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original.
195/55/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">85</FONT>
195/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="red">82</FONT>
205/50/15 has a load rating of <FONT COLOR="green">86</FONT>
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...d.jsp</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is additional info on that tirerack page that might be relevant:
82 = 1047 lbs -- multiplied by 4 = 4188 lbs
85 = 1135 lbs -- multiplied by 4 = 4540 lbs
Googling shows 1994 GS-R sedan has a curb weight of 2628 lbs.
So unless you're carrying close to 1560 lbs (which included occupants), it would seem 195/50/15 is fine.
I have to admit, I hadn't considered load rating before....
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (b cruz)
i would go w/ 205 rather than 195, the small extra weight isn't gonna make a difference, it'll depend on what tires you go w/ too, 205 just give you wider contact patch and better look, i think the 195 would come short w/ the 15x7, it's better for 15x6.5 IMO,
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (1whitedc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1whitedc2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would go w/ 205 rather than 195, the small extra weight isn't gonna make a difference, it'll depend on what tires you go w/ too, 205 just give you wider contact patch and better look, i think the 195 would come short w/ the 15x7, it's better for 15x6.5 IMO, </TD></TR></TABLE>
A couple other things that might factor into the decision:
Some tires don't come in 205/50/15, but do come in 195/50/15, such as Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. This is #1 max performance tire on tirerack's survey.
Some tires are significantly less expensive in 195/50/15 than in 205/50/15.
A couple other things that might factor into the decision:
Some tires don't come in 205/50/15, but do come in 195/50/15, such as Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. This is #1 max performance tire on tirerack's survey.
Some tires are significantly less expensive in 195/50/15 than in 205/50/15.
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Re: Tire stretching 15x7 with 195/50/15 bad??? (drive4show)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drive4show »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
A couple other things that might factor into the decision:
Some tires don't come in 205/50/15, but do come in 195/50/15, such as Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. This is #1 max performance tire on tirerack's survey.
Some tires are significantly less expensive in 195/50/15 than in 205/50/15.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you hit the nail on the head!! those are the exact tires i am running now..thats why i wanted to know...
A couple other things that might factor into the decision:
Some tires don't come in 205/50/15, but do come in 195/50/15, such as Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. This is #1 max performance tire on tirerack's survey.
Some tires are significantly less expensive in 195/50/15 than in 205/50/15.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you hit the nail on the head!! those are the exact tires i am running now..thats why i wanted to know...
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