currently i have stock michelen tires on the wheel, they are 195/55-15, what options do i have? would 205/50 205/55 be better? whats the advantages/disadvantages

 

195/50/15 or 205/50/15 are the two next closest sizes. 215/50/15 is even closer to stock diameter than those two, but you need a wider wheel for them and they aren't as abundant.

 

what would handle better 195 or 205, sorry didnt know the difference

 

I'd use a 205/50/15 size. This will keep your overall diameter closer to stock than the 205/55/15 and give you a wider footprint for better handling than the 195/50/15.

 

I would stick with the 195/55-15, which will keep your speedometer and odometer accurate, and will cost significantly less than the 205. If you want better handling, get a better tire in that size. For example, both the Yokohama ES100 and the Kumho Ecsta SPT will give you much, much better traction and handling than the stock Michelins. And both come in 195/55-15 for only around $60-70 per tire.

 

so stick with 195/55 with aftermarket tires and that will give me better handling versus the 205??

 

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It depends on which tire you're talking about. You will get a much bigger difference in handling from getting a stickier tire than you will from getting a tire that is 10 mm wider. And using the stock tire size won't throw off your speedometer and odometer.

The Yokohama ES100 ($61) and the Kumho SPT ($67) both offer very good performance at a bargain price, and both are available in 195/55-15.

If you really want the very best handling you can get, and you don't care about price, then you might want to consider the Bridgestone RE010 in 195/55-15. It's the stock tire for the Integra Type R and the handling is awesome. However, it's expensive ($134/tire).

I'm using the 195/55-15 RE010 on my Integra Type R, where I care about maximizing handling, and the 195/55-15 Yokohama ES100 on my GS-R, where I care about performance and value. I'm very happy with both tires.

 

All things being equal you will get slightly better handling with the wider footprint 205 tires. It is true however that you can also improve handling by getting a higher performance tire in the 195 size.

 

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Another advantage to the 195, in addition to maintaining the accuracy of your speedometer/odometer, is that the tires are less expensive. For example, the Yokohama ES100 is $61 for 195/55-15, and $75 for 205/50-15.

 

205/50/15 yo! 50 series is lower, and 205 is the best size for the car i think. 215 might be too big and might rub if your **** is too low.

 

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I don't recommend it. It's 3.3 percent smaller in outer diameter than stock, and your speedometer and odometer will be off by that percentage. 195/55-15 will leave your speedometer and odometer accurate.

The 195 series tires are significantly less expensive, too. For example, the Yokohama ES100 costs 23 percent more for 205/50-15 than for 195/55-15.

 

I just got some kumho spt in size 195/50/15 on my integra gsr wheels. I like this size because i prefer the shorter profile, and they were only $58 each from tirerack.com. Handling is very good for the price, wet-traction is some of the best i have ever driven, and they are pretty comfortable and quiet.

 

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Tire size should be chosen based on the car as well as the wheels. For example, 195/50-15 is the best size for most Civics, even if they have Integra wheels. But 195/55-15 is the best size for most Integras.

The price for most 195/55-15 tires is about the same as the price in 195/50-15. The price goes up when you go to 205/50-15.

 

Well i forgot to say that they are on my integra.