205 or 195
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205 or 195 Hey everyone, I got a tire question 
. I did a search and came up what I was kind of looking for, but didnt answer my question fully. I have the stock ex steelies and hubcaps. Its time or almost time for new tires. I dont like the firestones on the car 
, so heres my question. Is anyone or does anyone know if a 205 will fit? Will it rub because of the size? Would 195 tires be better for the stock steelies? Either way want name brand should I go with? Would any aftermarket tires fit, Ex: Nitto, etc.? Thanx.
The size Im looking at is about 195/65R15 or 205/60R15.
. I did a search and came up what I was kind of looking for, but didnt answer my question fully. I have the stock ex steelies and hubcaps. Its time or almost time for new tires. I dont like the firestones on the car , so heres my question. Is anyone or does anyone know if a 205 will fit? Will it rub because of the size? Would 195 tires be better for the stock steelies? Either way want name brand should I go with? Would any aftermarket tires fit, Ex: Nitto, etc.? Thanx.The size Im looking at is about 195/65R15 or 205/60R15.
195/60-15 or
205/55-15
205 is not too wide for a 6 inch width wheel. In fact it's probably the widest you should go on a 6 incher.
Your speedo will be off a lil' more with the 55 but as long as the speedo isn't off more by 3% you're still safe.
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195/65-15 is fatter than stock. You sure you want a fatter tire?
205/60-15 looks stock.
JMO, a lower profile tire would look better. And 195/60-15 is where it starts.
205/55-15
205 is not too wide for a 6 inch width wheel. In fact it's probably the widest you should go on a 6 incher.
Your speedo will be off a lil' more with the 55 but as long as the speedo isn't off more by 3% you're still safe.
EDIT:
195/65-15 is fatter than stock. You sure you want a fatter tire?
205/60-15 looks stock.
JMO, a lower profile tire would look better. And 195/60-15 is where it starts.
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You'll be fine.
It will just have a wider foot print on the pavement.
Don't go wider than a 215 even with rims or you'll rub when turning.
It will just have a wider foot print on the pavement.
Don't go wider than a 215 even with rims or you'll rub when turning.
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he probably meant widder!!! :|
he probably meant widder!!! :|
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195/60-15 or
205/55-15
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a lower profile tire would look better. And 195/60-15 is where it starts.
195/60-15 or
205/55-15
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a lower profile tire would look better. And 195/60-15 is where it starts.
*It is wider in the tread but almost exactly the same diameter as your factory tires
*It is available in an all season brand that a lot of people on the forum like: Bridgestone Potenza RE950
*It is available in a high performance brand that a lot of people on the forum like: Yokohama AVS ES100
If you don't want to spend in that $70-$80 per tire price range, think about the Sumitomo HTR 200 for performance or Falken Ziex ZE-512 for all season. How's that?
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Rep Power: 0 Thanx for all the information. But I want ahead and got 17" wheels and 205/40ZR17 tires. I think he said he was giving me 40. I dont remember. Ill look when they call me to get them put on. All of your comments were greatly helpful. I see what you ment with the wider and everything.
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