What size tires on 15x6.5 rims?
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What size tires on 15x6.5 rims?
Im picking up some 15x6.5 rims today, just wodnering what size of rubber i should be looking for?
195/40
195/50
205/40
205/50
I wanna use them for street use, also mild drag here and there
195/40
195/50
205/40
205/50
I wanna use them for street use, also mild drag here and there
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Re: What size tires on 15x6.5 rims? (Momentum)
195/50-15.
If you're looking for a supersticky tire in that size, to do dual duty on the street and at the strip, you can get the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R (USD115/tire at the Tire Rack, CAD160/tire at 1010tires.com) or the Toyo Proxes R1R (USD116/tire at onlinetires.com, CAD160/tire at 1010tires.com).
Modified by nsxtasy at 12:34 PM 6/23/2008
If you're looking for a supersticky tire in that size, to do dual duty on the street and at the strip, you can get the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R (USD115/tire at the Tire Rack, CAD160/tire at 1010tires.com) or the Toyo Proxes R1R (USD116/tire at onlinetires.com, CAD160/tire at 1010tires.com).
Modified by nsxtasy at 12:34 PM 6/23/2008
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Momentum »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">116USD - 160CAD...
Not even clsoe to the current exhange rate. That exchaneg rate is at least a year behind aha</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're confused. I posted prices from two different dealers. The prices at the U.S.-based dealer, quoted in U.S. dollars, are less than the prices at the Canadian-based dealer, quoted in Canadian dollars, after adjusting for currencies. With the U.S.-based dealer, you will have to pay extra duty and it may or may not be cheaper than the Canadian dealer.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Momentum »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What about 205's?
Wider = better traction</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not necessarily. 10 mm of treadwidth isn't going to make a whole lot of difference. The big factor in traction is the tire's design, so if you're looking for better traction, concentrate on getting better, stickier tires, rather than wider tires.
195/50-15 is the better size for your car because the diameter is closer to your stock size, so it won't throw off your speedometer or odometer. Also, the smaller outer diameter (compared with the 205/50-15) will help your acceleration.
Not even clsoe to the current exhange rate. That exchaneg rate is at least a year behind aha</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're confused. I posted prices from two different dealers. The prices at the U.S.-based dealer, quoted in U.S. dollars, are less than the prices at the Canadian-based dealer, quoted in Canadian dollars, after adjusting for currencies. With the U.S.-based dealer, you will have to pay extra duty and it may or may not be cheaper than the Canadian dealer.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Momentum »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What about 205's?
Wider = better traction</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not necessarily. 10 mm of treadwidth isn't going to make a whole lot of difference. The big factor in traction is the tire's design, so if you're looking for better traction, concentrate on getting better, stickier tires, rather than wider tires.
195/50-15 is the better size for your car because the diameter is closer to your stock size, so it won't throw off your speedometer or odometer. Also, the smaller outer diameter (compared with the 205/50-15) will help your acceleration.
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