195/50/15 or 205/50/15
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195/50/15 or 205/50/15
im not sure what size to get.
they are going in 99-00 SI rims.
i want good traction and is for everyday drive and burn some rubber.
I was looking at the fuzzion ZRI tires.
i can get this tires for a great price because i work for firestone.
i was also thinking about the falken azenis rt-610 but they only come with 8/32 and they wear quick.
they are going in 99-00 SI rims.
i want good traction and is for everyday drive and burn some rubber.
I was looking at the fuzzion ZRI tires.
i can get this tires for a great price because i work for firestone.
i was also thinking about the falken azenis rt-610 but they only come with 8/32 and they wear quick.
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Re: 195/50/15 or 205/50/15 (Ruben19)
ZRi's are garbage.i had them on my ae86 and they were terrible.Check out AVS ES100's.they last a long time and grip pretty well in dry and wet.I'd go with 195/55/15's
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you need either 195-55-15 or 205-50-15. i suggest getting the dunlop direzza dz101's from tirerack. they have a 50 dollar rebate and are only 48 a piece.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree with both recommendations (size and tire). And that rebate brings the price of the DZ101 in 205/50-15 down to $35.50 per tire, which is an awesome deal.
The DZ101 is a very good "budget performance tire", similar to the Yokohama ES100 and Kumho SPT. Very good dry traction, excellent wet traction, long treadlife. The performance of the Fuzion ZRi is not really as good as the DZ101, ES100, or SPT (although it's not as bad as some other tires in this segment, just a small step down in performance).
Another choice, since you work at Firestone and in case you need to buy one of the "house brands", is the Bridgestone Potenza RE750. It's similar to these other tires, in fact a bit better. It's usually a whole lot more expensive (the Tire Rack sells 205/50-15 for $104) but maybe you can get them at a reasonable price.
I agree with both recommendations (size and tire). And that rebate brings the price of the DZ101 in 205/50-15 down to $35.50 per tire, which is an awesome deal.
The DZ101 is a very good "budget performance tire", similar to the Yokohama ES100 and Kumho SPT. Very good dry traction, excellent wet traction, long treadlife. The performance of the Fuzion ZRi is not really as good as the DZ101, ES100, or SPT (although it's not as bad as some other tires in this segment, just a small step down in performance).
Another choice, since you work at Firestone and in case you need to buy one of the "house brands", is the Bridgestone Potenza RE750. It's similar to these other tires, in fact a bit better. It's usually a whole lot more expensive (the Tire Rack sells 205/50-15 for $104) but maybe you can get them at a reasonable price.
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Re: 195/50/15 or 205/50/15 (Ruben19)
I just got a set of Mugen 15' wheels. I'm planning on putting the Falken Anenis RT-615 on them. I'm going with the 205's because its gonna give me better traction. The ride and comfort are about the same as the 195's. It would definately be alot smoother then the 205/40/17's i'm rollin on now.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StealthEK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm planning on putting the Falken Anenis RT-615 on them. I'm going with the 205's because its gonna give me better traction. The ride and comfort are about the same as the 195's.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You'll get better traction mostly because the Falken Azenis RT-615 is a stickier tire, not because 205 is wider than 195...
You'll get better traction mostly because the Falken Azenis RT-615 is a stickier tire, not because 205 is wider than 195...
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i dont think i can use the falken azenis rt -615 in washington state for everyday driving because it rains all the time.
and they dont last very long.
I want this tires so bad but im gonna have to go with different ones
and they dont last very long.
I want this tires so bad but im gonna have to go with different ones
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ruben19 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont think i can use the falken azenis rt -615 in washington state for everyday driving because it rains all the time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Wheels are 15 x 7 +38.
Tires are 205/50/15
I've had the RT215s before and even when they were bald as hell, couldn't spin the tires in pouring rain if I wanted to.
The RT 615s are supposed to be even better traction wise and longevity. So far, they are amazing in rain and shine.
Tires are 205/50/15
I've had the RT215s before and even when they were bald as hell, couldn't spin the tires in pouring rain if I wanted to.
The RT 615s are supposed to be even better traction wise and longevity. So far, they are amazing in rain and shine.
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The Falken Azenis RT-615 is really not a good choice for your particular needs. Unless you decide to get an extra set of wheels and use the Azenis only for autocross.
You are correct in your assessment that they are not good a good choice for anyone who does a lot of driving in rain. No, they are not as bad in rain as their RT-215 predecessor. But they are worse in rain than just about any other street tire (and what matters is how they compare with other tires, right?).
You are also correct in your assessment that they won't last very long. Typical treadlife on the Azenis is 10-12K miles. Compare that with other tires; for example, the Bridgestone Potenza RE750 will probably last you three times as many miles, maybe even more. And the RE750 will give you great traction in the rain, too.
BTW, no one has ever claimed that the new Azenis last longer than the old Azenis. That is simply not true; they'll wear out just as fast.
No disrespect towards the Azenis is intended. On dry pavement, it's just about the stickiest street tire you can get, which makes it such a good choice for autocross. But you have to live with the short treadlife (how often do you want to have to buy new tires?) and the not-so-great wet traction, which might be okay for people in southern California or Texas, but not in Washington. This is why you have to realize that the best tire for your needs may be different for the best tire for someone else's situation.
You are correct in your assessment that they are not good a good choice for anyone who does a lot of driving in rain. No, they are not as bad in rain as their RT-215 predecessor. But they are worse in rain than just about any other street tire (and what matters is how they compare with other tires, right?).
You are also correct in your assessment that they won't last very long. Typical treadlife on the Azenis is 10-12K miles. Compare that with other tires; for example, the Bridgestone Potenza RE750 will probably last you three times as many miles, maybe even more. And the RE750 will give you great traction in the rain, too.
BTW, no one has ever claimed that the new Azenis last longer than the old Azenis. That is simply not true; they'll wear out just as fast.
No disrespect towards the Azenis is intended. On dry pavement, it's just about the stickiest street tire you can get, which makes it such a good choice for autocross. But you have to live with the short treadlife (how often do you want to have to buy new tires?) and the not-so-great wet traction, which might be okay for people in southern California or Texas, but not in Washington. This is why you have to realize that the best tire for your needs may be different for the best tire for someone else's situation.
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Those wheels will only see the 3-4 nicer months on the street, so I wasn't quite as concerned with thier life. I've got SIs with ES100s mounted on them for the rest of the year.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BEE1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go with 205/50/15's for dd. Get 195/50/15's if you want the slammage look.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If the wheels are 6 inches wide, the 195/50 would be a better fit.
If the wheels are 6 inches wide, the 195/50 would be a better fit.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_ekcivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the wheels are 6 inches wide, the 195/50 would be a better fit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
195/55-15 and 205/50-15 both fit fine on 15x6 wheels.
195/55-15 and 205/50-15 both fit fine on 15x6 wheels.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yoorang »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">personally, i would only use 205 on aftermarket wheels such as rota... as they are 15x6.5 on oem wheels, i would just stick w/ 195 since wheels are 15x6</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most 205/50-15 tires are approved for use on rims 5.5-7.5 inches wide. They fit fine on 15x6 wheels. So do 195/55-15 tires, which are usually approved for rims 5.5-7.0 inches wide.
As a general rule, tires fit great on rims as long as they're not at the very ends of the range of approved rim widths. At the low end, they tend to look bulging, and at the high end, they tend to look stretched. Anywhere in between is almost always just fine.
Modified by nsxtasy at 11:16 AM 7/19/2006
Most 205/50-15 tires are approved for use on rims 5.5-7.5 inches wide. They fit fine on 15x6 wheels. So do 195/55-15 tires, which are usually approved for rims 5.5-7.0 inches wide.
As a general rule, tires fit great on rims as long as they're not at the very ends of the range of approved rim widths. At the low end, they tend to look bulging, and at the high end, they tend to look stretched. Anywhere in between is almost always just fine.
Modified by nsxtasy at 11:16 AM 7/19/2006