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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Default Best tire size for my 15" MR5s

Ive never owned 15s before, so I don't know what looks best. I generally don't like the look of most 15s because the tire sidewalls are so damn thick. What's the best size tire for these wheels that wont look like a mudder tire? They are 15x6 btw.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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195/50/15
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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i would go 195/55/15
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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195/55/15
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">195/50/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

i have never had any problems with my 195/50/15
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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205/50/15
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jerbear! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15 </TD></TR></TABLE>

195/50 is too skinny and narrow. i have 205/50's, and i'm a happy camper


Modified by dantastic at 2:32 AM 7/13/2004
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jerbear! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/15 </TD></TR></TABLE> thats what I'm sportin on my fat faive GSRs
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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i have 195/55 but i think next time around i'm going 205/50 although i have no complaints about 195/55 i just want to experiment.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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205-50 here
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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Mugen MR5?
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo E 604 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mugen MR5?</TD></TR></TABLE>

old school

Azenies?
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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I rock 205/50/15's

they are excellent
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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225/40/15


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actually we kinda need to know how wide the rim is that would help out alot
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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Default Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

195/50/15

195/55/15

205/45/15

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slammed_93_hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">225/40/15</TD></TR></TABLE>

what tires are those?
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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I'd go with 195/55-15 ES100's or 205/50-15 Azenis.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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205/50-15 Azenis
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95Sol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205-50 here</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same here. 205/50-15 Yoko ES 100


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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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Default Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

195/55r15 is the stock tire size of the Ferio (at least where i live.) Still thick-looking if you ask me. Since you're concern is sidewall appearance, then the 205/50r15 might be more yo your tastes. Bridgestone Potenza GIII's should look very nice.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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so where gonna put 205's on a 6" rim with a 55 trim... ok buddy..

just run a 195/55/15
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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why not.....I have seen people put 225 and 245 series tires on 15x6.5" wheels
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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Default Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (dirtyd463)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo E 604 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mugen MR5?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If I'm not mistaken, Motegi now uses the MR# method to number their rims.

Motegi MR5:
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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Default Re: Best tire size for my 15" MR5s (Sound Streamin')

What you might find thick might be slim for others. Do the math to see how tall the side wall would be then you could decide.

For Example
Tire Size Side Wall Height
195/50/15 = 3.84 inches
195/55/15 = 4.22 inches
205/50/15 = 4.04 inches


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