so i bought some wheels for my itR
there the gunmetal ones but they came with no tires
i was wondering if anyone could tell me which size and what tire brand i should go with for my itr i really dont want nothing special just something that will look stock
BTW this is my DD thanks

 

i think stock are 195/50/15's but i ride on 205's....You dont want cheap tires on an ITR...defeats the handling!

 

Stock tire size for 15" ITRs were 195/55R15, either that or I'd go with 205/50R15

 

Yup. 195/55-15 or 205/50-15.

What kind of tire depends on how you use your car.

If you are going to use these tires in snow and frigid cold in the winter as well as in moderate to warm temperatures the rest of the year, you'll need all-season tires; a good choice is the Kumho ASX, which comes in both 195/55-15 and 205/50-15. They won't grip as well as summer tire in warmer weather, but they'll be okay in the winter.

If you won't be using them in winter conditions, either because it's warm where you live or because you have other tires or another vehicle for those conditions, then you can get better performance (rain or shine) with summer tires. Then, it depends on what trade-offs you're willing to make.

If you want the absolute best grip on dry roads, such as if you occasionally use your car for autocross or the racetrack or brisk drives on winding roads, there are supersticky tires you can get. The downside of such tires is that they don't last all that long (10-12K miles for the Azenis, a bit more maybe 15K for the others) and some of them are only so-so in rain. The best of these is the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, which is available in 195/55-15.

If you're willing to trade off some of that dry grip for a longer-lasting (25-40K miles) summer tire that does a bit better in rain, there are other choices that are more suitable. The best of these is the Yokohama S.drive, which is available in 195/55-15 and 205/50-15.

Here are some prices for you:

Kumho ASX 195/55-15 $66 plus shipping from Tire Rack
Kumho ASX 205/50-15 $78 with free shipping from Discount Tire Direct
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 195/55-15 $81.50 (after $50 rebate per set) with free shipping from Discount Tire Direct
Yokohama S.drive 195/55-15 $76 with free shipping from Discount Tire Direct
Yokohama S.drive 205/50-15 $86 plus shipping from Tire Rack

Shipping is usually around $15/tire for places that charge for it.

 

<--- very happy with the ASX... 205/45-16s
they do well in snow and rain but don't expect much in high spirited driving.
tread wear of 420, so they should last very long.

 

that's what it all boils down to... and your budget.

 

In general, all-season tires last longer than summer tires. The ASX will probably last a good 40-60K miles, in case that's a consideration.

True, but as you can see from the prices above, these tires aren't all that expensive anyway; around $300 for a set isn't bad. Sure, you can get cheaper tires than these, like some crappy Falken Ziex's, but even if you do, you're not going to save a whole lot of money by doing so, maybe $50 or so, max. If you're watching your budget - and so many of us are, now - you may want to take a close look at how long the tires last. There's probably more potential to save money by not replacing them as often, than there is by paying less when you replace them.