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02loftsmoor
post Sep 14 2011, 07:09 PM
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Stock fenders, stock rims what's a good tire size, for the olgirl
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post Sep 14 2011, 07:13 PM
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easy





195-60-15 but

even know it's tempting to get summer tires . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


the smart play is touring tires in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) my humble opinion .
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I have continental rear , nitto front's .. and to quote dr.914 himself


can't get much better then that """""""""""""""""""""



but since neither tire is currently avaiable

I will replace them w/ yokohama touring when they go
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post Sep 14 2011, 10:01 PM
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Stay away from Yoko Avids. I bought a set of 205 60 15s and they were terrible. The sidewalls are flexi-fliers and the rebound coming out of a fast corner is borderline terrifying. They load up on the outsides when you corner and then rebound the opposite direction upon exit, upsetting the car. They are going back this week. I did buy in their place Tire Racks currently #1 rate summer performance tire the Yoko S Drive in 205 55 15s and the difference is like night and day. They are excellent carvers in dry with unrelenting grip for the street. Wet remains to be seen. Check to see if they are available in your size.
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post Sep 15 2011, 06:21 AM
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i feel 195 x 60 x 15 looks best on my black car.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

my white roller has 205 x 60 x15 - and i feel are too wide for 4 lug fuch

it is impossible to see what i mean in these pics though : ((


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post Sep 15 2011, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 15 2011, 05:21 AM) *

i feel 195 x 60 x 15 looks best on my black car.

my white roller has 205 x 60 x15 - and i feel are too wide for 4 lug fuch

it is impossible to see what i mean in these pics though : ((


Why do you think 205X60X15 is too wide? How do they affect the way the car drives?
Also, do you have a brand recommendation?
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post Sep 15 2011, 08:14 AM
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205x60x15

i personally don't think they are the right width for a fuch 5.5" width wheel

i have not driven this car much - but think the front tire might rub some too.

here is another minimal value pic : )

check out tire rack - but i am leaning ...
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

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post Sep 15 2011, 08:43 AM
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I run 205/60/15's and love them, wont be changing my tire size. They're mounted on 4 Bolt Fuchs with no issue.

Replacement brands are getting fewer but I've narrowed down my next set to either Goodyear Eagle GT's or BFGoodrich G-Force Sport.

Lower profile sidewalls make for high RPMs and a rougher ride so I stick with the 60 series. It's a good balance between performance and ride.
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post Sep 15 2011, 08:54 AM
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by the time this thread is a few pages long - you'll be saying - screw it - i'm selling this car : )))
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post Sep 15 2011, 09:08 AM
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I ran 205x60x15 Yoko A008's on my stock 2.0 Fuchs and loved the combo for everything but snow. Ran it 5 years before I put the car away for 21 years. I would do that combo again if I bought a stock bodied car. But since different brands of tires measure different for the same size, your results may vary.

Just looked closer at your post, I would not do the 205's on steel wheels.
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post Sep 16 2011, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(RickS @ Sep 14 2011, 09:01 PM) *

I did buy in their place Tire Racks currently #1 rate summer performance tire the Yoko S Drive in 205 55 15s and the difference is like night and day. They are excellent carvers in dry with unrelenting grip for the street. Wet remains to be seen. Check to see if they are available in your size.

I had a set of the S Drives on my A3 and hated them. Only got about 17K out of them and they were so noisy after a while I seriously thought I had a bad wheel bearing. YMMV
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post Sep 16 2011, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(gklinger @ Sep 16 2011, 03:13 PM) *

QUOTE(RickS @ Sep 14 2011, 09:01 PM) *

I did buy in their place Tire Racks currently #1 rate summer performance tire the Yoko S Drive in 205 55 15s and the difference is like night and day. They are excellent carvers in dry with unrelenting grip for the street. Wet remains to be seen. Check to see if they are available in your size.

I had a set of the S Drives on my A3 and hated them. Only got about 17K out of them and they were so noisy after a while I seriously thought I had a bad wheel bearing. YMMV

Interesting, I have them on a '96 A4 (205/55-16) and they are quiet and stick like crazy. They are even sticky in the rain!
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post Sep 16 2011, 10:57 PM
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Same experience here. Quite sticky, not a punishing ride, but your suspension enters
in here too, and relatively quiet. Tire life is not an issue since this is not a daily driver, but outstanding grip is. Mine are on 5 lug Fuchs in 6 and 7s.
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post Dec 27 2011, 09:01 PM
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Hey everyone - seasons greetings! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

I'm going to be making a decision soon on new tires myself.....these will be going on the 5.5" 4 lug fuchs.

My local tire dealer was talking up Nitto Neo Gen - but the only size they have on a 15" wheel is the 205/50
Nitto Neo Gen

So now after reading this thread I'm leaning toward the Yoko S Drives 205/55 which I can get drop shipped from Tire Rack to my shop.

It's not my daily driver and no track - just some spirited driving [hopefully] around town... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Opinions please......and thanks in advance for any input!
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post Dec 27 2011, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(Bazza @ Dec 27 2011, 08:01 PM) *

Hey everyone - seasons greetings! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

I'm going to be making a decision soon on new tires myself.....these will be going on the 5.5" 4 lug fuchs.

My local tire dealer was talking up Nitto Neo Gen - but the only size they have on a 15" wheel is the 205/50
Nitto Neo Gen

So now after reading this thread I'm leaning toward the Yoko S Drives 205/55 which I can get drop shipped from Tire Rack to my shop.

It's not my daily driver and no track - just some spirited driving [hopefully] around town... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Opinions please......and thanks in advance for any input!


Bazz, I always like 195/50/15s, remember, we are in FL, we don't have to deal with a lot of the same stuff others up north do..
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post Dec 27 2011, 10:19 PM
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Bazz, I always like 195/50/15s, remember, we are in FL, we don't have to deal with a lot of the same stuff others up north do..
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I thought wider was better for handling Byron......what about brand?
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post Dec 27 2011, 10:34 PM
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I have been running 195/55 15 on my 5.5 empi. Z rating, very firm. I do get just s slight rub in the inside front rear fenders at extreme end of turn. I have tested speed with my gps and it is right on with the gauge.

I believe the brand is Nexan, made by goodrich. Price was like $125 each.


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post Dec 27 2011, 10:46 PM
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I'm running with 195/60/15 Pirelli Cinturato P3000, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) my third set of Pirelli's, Love em (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Dec 28 2011, 12:00 AM
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YOKO s drives. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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Get the thinnest tires you can. No tire rubbing problems and the most fun as they slide the easiest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I always go for 165's in a terrible cheap compound. I had sticky tires once and they were no fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shwgNV36xFA

0.22 to 0.55
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post Dec 28 2011, 02:23 PM
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I will second the vote BFGoodrich G-Force Sport in 205-60-15...I love them! They are a wide tire, wider than other 205s, but they just fit on my car without any rubbing at full lock. One side was very close on the rear, just used my hands to pull the fender out like a 1/4", other side was fine...testatment that our little cars are not built to be exactly symetrical.

I do some spirited driving, and they have performed excellent, give a smooth, quiet ride...and hardly seem to wear. no quiestion they will be my next set as well.
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