Hey, i have a del sol and i need 4 new tires badly. I was on tirerack.com and they said that 205/50 was recommended but i looked on my tires i have on now and it said 205/40/15. is there any siginificant difference between 205/40 and 205/50? I am also looking at the different tires they have and i cant seem to find one that suits my needs. I need it to be an all season performance tire. Something around $80 per tire? Can you guys recommend me something?

 

anyone?

 

Yes, there's a big difference between 205/40-15 and 205/50-15.

Which year and model del sol?

 

The Kumho Escta ASX is $66 each plus shipping in the 205/50/15. This is the best size to use on the Del Sol.

 

its a 93 Si

 

Actually, I think 195/50-15 would be a better size to use. The stock size is 185/60-14 and the 195/50-15 is almost an exact match to the outer diameter, so it will maintain the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer, etc. However, there aren't as many all-season tires offered in 195/50-15, and the Kumho ASX doesn't come in that size. But the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Asymmetrical would be a good choice, at $68/tire in 195/50-15.

 

205/50/15 would be great on your car... what rims are you planning to put on anyways?...well good luck with the tires....

 

195/50-15 is better for his Del Sol. There's less chance of rubbing, and it's a closer match to the stock outer diameter, so it won't affect the accuracy of the speedometer/odometer as much:

185/60-14 stock
195/50-15 -0.3 percent
205/50-15 +1.5 percent

(Remember, his Del Sol doesn't use the same stock size tires as your Integra does.)

 

205/50/15 is best

 

For his car, 195/50-15 is best.

 

wider is better! acceleration be damned!

 

That's a myth - like people who falsely claim that wider tires have a larger contact patch. Wider is NOT ALWAYS better.

 

people who say larger contact patch are just silly