My ITR has 205/50 tires on the R15 stock rims, but I see that standard should be 195/55. Which one is better for performance? I want to keep the stock wheels, so should I rather switch it with some 195/55?

 

What do you mainly use the car for ?

 

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Hard road use + some light track 30min sessions.

 

The best IMHO for stock wheels is the stock tire, RE010. if you don't or can't spend that kinda money then Azenis are a great second choice in most people's eyes, I tend to lean toward the MXs better rain and more street friendly.

good luck.

Try a search for tires, that might help you to decide.

 

I didn't mean the manufacturer, but the size of the tire - 195/55 (this is stock size) or 205/50 ? Both sizes on the stock wheels (15x6 I think).

 

I've got a set of 205 50 15 Azenis on right now (which actually measure wider than 205). 205s will put more rubber on the road than 195s which is seldom a bad thing.

 

But the sidewall bulging because its much wider than the tire can be a bad thing. If you had 7" wheels then it would be a bit different.

 

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Hard road use + some light track 30min sessions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is the vehicle you bought 2 days ago?

 

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Yes. This is the expected use of my ITR. I used my Prelude the same way, so I think the use of ITR will be similar .

 

It really depends on the brand and type. Because some 205 tires are wider than other 205 tires and some have a stiff sidewall and some don't.

I'm using 195/50R15 S-03 and it is already a bit wider than the 195/55R15 RE-010, so 205/50R15 S-03 will be even wider (too wide for stock rims IMO).



Modified by DutchITR1689 at 12:38 PM 8/6/2004

 

the 205/50 makes it looks mean and wide had azenis on car for a while and no complaints

 

Have you ever tried doing a SEARCH? You could easily find discussions such as...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=805111
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=448021
and a lot more about specific tires in those sizes.

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I agree.

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The Azenis aren't THAT much cheaper, when you take into account their rapid tire wear (they last about 2/3 as long as the RE010).

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The stock RE010 is 195/55-15. The Azenis and the MX don't come in 195/55-15, so Rob was referring to those as 205/50-15.

In other words - first decide what kind of tire you want to use, and THEN decide on a size. If the tire you want comes in 195/55-15, then get it; otherwise get the 205/50-15.