what size tire to run on a 15 inch wheel on a cb7?
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what size tire to run on a 15 inch wheel on a cb7?
i know where to get some 96 spec itrs for 150 doll hairs and i was wondering what size tire to run on them without looking to small or to fat. any suggestions? pics would be nice.
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Re: what size tire to run on a 15 inch wheel on a cb7? (Opossum Jenkins)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Opossum Jenkins »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/55-15 should work a lil taller then the stock size 195/60 tho but lower profile</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, you can use either size, 195/60-15 or 205/55-15. Not to pick nits, but I wouldn't describe the 205/55-15 as taller; the outer diameter is actually slightly (1.4 percent) smaller than the stock size. But yes, either one will work.
I think you ought to think about what kind of tire you want. Summer tires will give you better grip in moderate to warm temperatures, in rain as well as on dry pavement, but won't grip in winter conditions. Assuming you're in Atlanta (and not Savannah), you get those occasional ice storms where all-season tires may keep you going whereas summer tires could be disastrous. So those are the trade-offs between the two types of tires.
Which to get? If you're really into performance - like if you autocross your car - then get summer tires. There is a better selection of summer tires in 205/55-15, and I'd recommend the Fuzion ZRi ($73/tire at the Tire Rack), Yokohama S.drive ($86), or, if you don't mind spending a bit more for a slightly better tire, the Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 ($116); to save money for a small step down in performance, there are rebates on the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 and General Exclaim UHP that bring their prices down to $61.50 and $51.50, respectively.
If performance isn't such a big deal for you - if you'd like the extra grip of all-seasons in snow, or their much longer treadlife - then get all-season tires. In that case, get the Kumho ASX. If you go that route, I would get it in 195/60-15, because it's so much cheaper ($50, vs $70 for the 205/55-15).
Yes, you can use either size, 195/60-15 or 205/55-15. Not to pick nits, but I wouldn't describe the 205/55-15 as taller; the outer diameter is actually slightly (1.4 percent) smaller than the stock size. But yes, either one will work.
I think you ought to think about what kind of tire you want. Summer tires will give you better grip in moderate to warm temperatures, in rain as well as on dry pavement, but won't grip in winter conditions. Assuming you're in Atlanta (and not Savannah), you get those occasional ice storms where all-season tires may keep you going whereas summer tires could be disastrous. So those are the trade-offs between the two types of tires.
Which to get? If you're really into performance - like if you autocross your car - then get summer tires. There is a better selection of summer tires in 205/55-15, and I'd recommend the Fuzion ZRi ($73/tire at the Tire Rack), Yokohama S.drive ($86), or, if you don't mind spending a bit more for a slightly better tire, the Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 ($116); to save money for a small step down in performance, there are rebates on the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 and General Exclaim UHP that bring their prices down to $61.50 and $51.50, respectively.
If performance isn't such a big deal for you - if you'd like the extra grip of all-seasons in snow, or their much longer treadlife - then get all-season tires. In that case, get the Kumho ASX. If you go that route, I would get it in 195/60-15, because it's so much cheaper ($50, vs $70 for the 205/55-15).
Re: what size tire to run on a 15 inch wheel on a cb7? (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
</TD></TR></TABLE> i mean the 60 series is slightly taller
damn whats gotten into me lately
</TD></TR></TABLE> i mean the 60 series is slightly taller
damn whats gotten into me lately
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