What tires to run... EP3
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What tires to run... EP3
So my lovely kicker just got here and so tomorrow I am ordering my Koni Yellows and going tire shopping.
I am running stock wheels on my EP3 and am currently running a 205 55 15 tire.
My question is... Should I find a really sticky 205 55 15 or get the BFG Geforce Sport in a 215 50 15? I am choosing the Geforce because they are one of few tires in that size. I would like to get a wider tire if possible but not sure if needed.
The Geforce sports seem to be pretty good tires but I am not sure if the 215 tire would be too wide for the stock Si wheels. I am also concerned as it will be too wide and look funky too...
What do you guys think I should do? Pics would be great. Thanks guys.
I am running stock wheels on my EP3 and am currently running a 205 55 15 tire.
My question is... Should I find a really sticky 205 55 15 or get the BFG Geforce Sport in a 215 50 15? I am choosing the Geforce because they are one of few tires in that size. I would like to get a wider tire if possible but not sure if needed.
The Geforce sports seem to be pretty good tires but I am not sure if the 215 tire would be too wide for the stock Si wheels. I am also concerned as it will be too wide and look funky too...
What do you guys think I should do? Pics would be great. Thanks guys.
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Unless you have a good bit of power I'd go with the Azenis. I'm putting the same tire on my 15's for a couple reasons. Cheap, super grippy, and with camber plates you can get two seasons out of them.
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Re: What tires to run... EP3 (square_1)
IMO the 205/50/15 is too short for the EP3. It'll work, but it looks kinda funny and the speedo will be off by a moderate-to-medium amount.
Trouble is, not too many 'good' tires are made in an EP3 friendly 15" size, especially with the OEM 6" wide wheels.
A 225/50/15 is a great choice with many good tires, but a 6" wide wheel will pinch them. They will work, but not the best they can.
Trouble is, not too many 'good' tires are made in an EP3 friendly 15" size, especially with the OEM 6" wide wheels.
A 225/50/15 is a great choice with many good tires, but a 6" wide wheel will pinch them. They will work, but not the best they can.
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Re: What tires to run... EP3 (Todd00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IMO the 205/50/15 is too short for the EP3. It'll work, but it looks kinda funny and the speedo will be off by a moderate-to-medium amount.
Trouble is, not too many 'good' tires are made in an EP3 friendly 15" size, especially with the OEM 6" wide wheels.
A 225/50/15 is a great choice with many good tires, but a 6" wide wheel will pinch them. They will work, but not the best they can.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well I'm looking at either a 215 50 15 or 205 55 15...
Do the 215 55 15s look at all funky on the stock EP3 wheels. Would I be better off with the Azenis? I know they are great tires but don't last a long time. I drive 40 miles a day at least..
Trouble is, not too many 'good' tires are made in an EP3 friendly 15" size, especially with the OEM 6" wide wheels.
A 225/50/15 is a great choice with many good tires, but a 6" wide wheel will pinch them. They will work, but not the best they can.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well I'm looking at either a 215 50 15 or 205 55 15...
Do the 215 55 15s look at all funky on the stock EP3 wheels. Would I be better off with the Azenis? I know they are great tires but don't last a long time. I drive 40 miles a day at least..
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