Refer to title.

Mainly street-driven car, some autoX.

 

How low is the car and which tire were you looking to go with?

 

H&R sport springs with Tokico Blue shocks.

1.75" front, 1.5" rear.

I'm looking at Dunlop FM901's, ES100's, Azenis (probably not though), S03's, Kumho MX's, and I think that's it.

Probably the first 2 though, but if the price is right I'm open to recommendations.

 

Go with the es100's in 50 series, unless there's a deal on s03's

 

if you're looking for performance get the 50 series sidewall, it'll be stiffer and your gearing will be shorter.

 

go with sumitomo there cheap and will out last alot of these tires

 

195/50R15 Falken Ziex ZE-512 $50 a piece.

 

a while ago i got my 205/50/15s from yall for $53 a piece shipped..... that deal permanent?

 

195/50

 

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and won't grip as well as them either... grip vs. wear is generally a pretty linear tradeoff.

 

Whats yall's opinions on 205 vs. 195. 50 series on 15" rim.

I got 195/50/15 Toyo T1-S, havent used them yet though.

 

sumitomo's may be nice for someone who doesn't really drive their car hard but...since he appears to be considering "some" auto x events sumitomo = ****. granted with your sumitomo's you have a longer tread life but..you wouldn't find anyone running them for the performance aspect thats for sure.

 

you don't want to run a 205? hmmmm. if the roads where you live are generally pot hole free i would go with a 195/50 verses a 55 series. probably not azenis? granted i'm not a HUGE falken fan but the azenis is a pretty light tire...not to mention fully steel belted from bead to bead. i've been dealing with tires for about 6-8 years now...and i'd suggest either the es100 or the aforementioned azenis.

 

fyi 205 es100s are narrower than most 205s ive seen.
ive ran:
potenza re730s 205 (wide...
potneza so3 205 (wide tire... my friend ran these on his Si
azenis... 205" (really sstinkin wide

but... the es100s really stick tight to the rim at 205.
and the car handles very well. jus thought I would drop my
thoughts on there

 

i've always used 205/50/15 rubber on my gsr blades, all 5 sets of tires i have purchased for them.

 

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I hated those tires when I had them on my 17" Cp8s.

195/50 Es100s..

 

i would go with some toyo proxes 4, fm901 or the azenises. that's only cuz i had some personal bad experiences with the es100s.

i kno how it is, ur just getting a buncha names of tires thrown at you but u neeed to drive each tire (i kno that's impossible) to make your own decision

 

Check out the G-force Sport From BFG, they were tested against the Proxes and the Dunlops and i think the Kumho's in a camparison i read in a Mag, and they voted them the best of the group.

 

I had 205/50 es100's on my gsr blades and absolutely loved them!!!! I plan on getting them for my volks as well. I don't have any driving time on the other options, but I do know that 712's suck.

205/50 es100's are great

 

fwiw, someone measured the 205 azenis a while back and found them to be 217.

 

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That's why they stock out so damn much.

They're nice tires, but too loud and they hang over too much for a 6" wheel.

And they'd probably rub.

Oh yeah, I drive a 97 civic EX coupe.

 

mine rub on the inside only at full lock and fit fine on a 6" wheel. not ideal, but they fit. they'll be on some 7" this year, hopefully i'll see a difference.

 

i would go with either 205-50 or a 195-55

 

for a boosted car like yours...

I would try and get as much rubber on the road.... you can run a 205 on a 6" ( minimum) and a good tire like the AVS ES100 or Falken Azenis sport of the new 615.

Personally I would try and do wheels too (7" would be optimal)

 

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