Hey guys. Just wondering if I should run a 205 or 195 tire with a 15 x 6.5 rim. I know that 205 on the stock 15 x 6.0 tends to lack response and turn in but how about running 205 on 6.5 inch rims. Or should I pick up a set of 15 x 7 inch rims and then use 205's? Thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by [HrZn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">4life] Or should I pick up a set of 15 x 7 inch rims and then use 205's? Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

15 X 7's would be better, of course.

Really a matter of tradeoffs of available tires/wheels/prices/expectations and performance requirements.

 

thanks for the input.

 

i have azenis (205) on my 15x6.5 CP-035...they work perfectly fine...no turn in response problems

 

use 195 for 15x6.5

 

205/50-15 Kuhmo MXs on 15X6.5 and I love the setup. crisp, sharp, no sloppiness, very responsive and plenty of traction

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And they are wearing very even across the treads.
But my heavy *** foot is killing them very quick

 

As you might guess:

15x6 &lt; 15x6.5 &lt; 15x7

$$ wise it usually goes the same way too...its up to you. The 6.5 definitely feels better than 6, and the 7 better still.

 

I run a 15x6.5 wheel for track with Toyo RA1s. Feels good.

 

go with the 205's on a 15 * 7 rim

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jetydosa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As you might guess:

15x6 &lt; 15x6.5 &lt; 15x7

$$ wise it usually goes the same way too...its up to you. The 6.5 definitely feels better than 6, and the 7 better still. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i've actually wondered about this.. at what point does the rim become too wide for the tire (or does it)? ie. a 195 on a 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8 ...

 

If you can get the style you want in 15x7, go with 7in wide. If not, 6.5" is also ok to run 205 tires.