I know, another tire thread. Sorry. I was looking at Tire Rack, not much to choose from in 15"

Thoughts? Sources?

Thanks!

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Sure there are, Goob ... just need to look on different vendors' sites. I understand Tire Rack is the go-to for a lot of folks, but they're not the only game in town

Maybe this chart will help you to decide on the tire sizes for your wheels ... then search the different vendors on the WWW for the size, brand and price you desire

https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/t...-rim-size-chart


BTW, I really like the Kumho brand. They look good, grip well, wear well have good reviews and aren't real expensive

Toyo R888R... dodge puddles.

Michelin TB 15’s. $$$$

I have Toyo T1R's i think. in a 225/50/15?

Third in line in case the sale falls through....

I just realized you posted in the classifieds, Goob

Cn36 pirelli 185-70 215-60 $$$$

BFGoodrich radial T/A 205 60 15 and 225 60 15 for the street
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Sounds like somebody is going Wide-body.............

SO I recently went for Falken's, 215/60x15 rear and 205/60x15 front. Of the (limited) choices out there, these seemed good value and they seem to grip well:

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If price was no object I'd go for the TB15's (as mentioned further up the thread),

- Tony

sumitumo HTRZ II for me. 195/65 and 205/60/15
Less than $500 for all four mounted and balanced

I found some firestone that look decent(haven't driven the car yet for under 400..

Got these in my car. Done c5k miles and work very well. Also with that tyre size, they look right / fill the arch properly - so many don’t IMO

@Biggles
What size are you running? I was concerned the 23/62 - 15 TB 15 - might be too wide for the rear. I run 7x8x15.

Sizes - Equivalent metric designation + load and speed index - Overall diameter (mm) -
Rolling circ. (mm) - Rims Section width/rims mm/inches
18/60 - 15 TB 15 215/55 R 15 79 V 612 1885 6 to 7,5 inches 224 / 7

23/62 - 15 TB 15 270/45 R 15 86 V 625 1923 8,5 to 10,5 inches 268 / 9

I'm running:
7 x 15 (f) with Falken 205/60/15 91V
8 x 15 ® with Falken 225/60/15 96W

below you can see how it fills the arch (albeit the rear is sitting about 1.5" too low at the moment) and a TB15 on a GT car for comparison

I'm also considering going 195/65/15 on the front to see if it helps ease the load on the steering. Comparing to a standard non-flared car, it feels heavy, which I think is mostly attributed a lot to the wheel spacers, but a narrow tyre will help

This tire and rim size, stance and overall execution with the flares looks killer!



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Sorry, I thought you had the Michalins. Heavy steering doesn't have to be the tires or the track width. We had an RSR with wide wheels and tires and it drove with a light touch. Proper alignment is huge.

Yes true, re alignment but it’s always been like it and I’ve had it re aligned twice during the re-build. Currently running 0deg 17’ of combined toe in with camber and castor all in spec, so I didn’t know where else to go with it.

Sorry, I'm no suspension guru so I have nothing to add. I do know the widebody drove really nice and light even though the tires were steamroller size. Our paint guy drove it back from his shop after a touchup and even commented that it felt like power steering. It wasn't a big buck suspension build. Just set up right.
Now that I think about it, it was setup by our race car mechanic - Bob Russo. He was the crew chief for the Holbert 962 team so he does know a thing or 2 about suspension.

275/35-15 Hoosier's on 9's
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That's how its done!!!


Whats the point of building a widebody only to install 7's and 8's. A narrow body accepts 7's all around. If you have a widebody, make use of the fenders, otherwise, what's the point? 8's and 9's on a widebody

Buy me a set of 9’s and I’ll use them. Real, not repro.

True! But if you're doing flares, you more than likely, have a 6 in it. If you can afford a 6, you can afford 9's. If you're outta money, at least use spacers on the on the wheels to fill the fenderwells. Bobby smith didnt run outta money LOL!

I saw a nice set of 9 x 15s that were advertised for $8500.00

Eights on the front sound lumbersome.

7x8 have always been the "go to" for a flared car. They fit well and a set of Carrera wheels can be had for $1K-1,500. 9's can cost multiples of 8's and may have a fitment challenge. Steel flares are 2" extensions. So the same way a 6 fits a narrow body and a 7 often needs work, a 9 will probably need flare adjustment. If you want to use 9's, I would suggest fitting them before paint.

Bobby's car looks great!