Hey,

OK, so I've got 15'' Rota's (+40mm offset) that need some new tires. I'm dropped on H&R sports (1.8''Front, 1.6''Rear). I'm afraid I'm going to rub with 205/50/15 all around so I was thinking of going 195/50/15 up front and 205/50/15 in the rear. My reason for this is purely cosmetic, I like a bigger tire in the back.

How would this affect handling? Do you think I would rub? Can I get away with 205's all around?

 

1.8/1.6 is not too much of a drop. you should be ok with those tires on 15

 

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How does this help me at all?

 

Bump for the afternoon crowd.

 

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he means you dont have a very low drop on your car to worry about the tires rubbing, i had 205's on an 95 teg with a 2.25 drop and never had any trouble

 

You guys have to be more specific with your advice. What was the offset of your wheels, did you rub with passengers. etc...

 

stock fatfives/no

 

What's the offset on those wheels?

 

I'm lowered about 2.25"-2.5" and run 205/40/16 and they never rub. I don't know offset, but they cannot be more than 40 on my old Konigs. A 205/50/15 is just a little bit taller, but your high offset rims & higher ride height should be able handle those tires just fine. I wouldn't run less than a 205 all around on my car. It looks & handles so much nicer. Handleing won't be as good with 195s in the front. You have to remember that on a FWD the fronts do all the work, and the rears are just along for the ride. Plus you will want to be able to rotate those tires as they wear down, so your not always replacing the fronts. Besides, I think the rears would rub before the fronts if all 4 tires were the same...

I don't think i've ever seen a FWD with bigger tires in the back before.

 

i dont know the offset on fat fives but i'm willing to put my money on what
94eg had to say