205/55/15 or 205/60/15

horner21 · Post by **horner21** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:19 pm

which should i get on my stock wheels. also can anyone show some pictures from the side of the tires they are running.

thanks

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:43 pm

205/55/15 would be best, its near identical to stock height.

horner21 · Post by **horner21** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:37 am

Does anyone else know another size that will work on stock rims? I am looking for a fatter and wider tire.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:38 am

you only have a 6" wide wheel. Unless you get a wider wheel going with a wider tire will be counter productive. You will end up cupping the tire so you will be riding on the centers of the tire.

So using a 225 width tire would actually have a smaller contact patch than a 205 width tire.

horner21 · Post by **horner21** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:57 am

racer12306 wrote:you only have a 6" wide wheel. Unless you get a wider wheel going with a wider tire will be counter productive. You will end up cupping the tire so you will be riding on the centers of the tire.

So using a 225 width tire would actually have a smaller contact patch than a 205 width tire.

ok thanks. now if i run the 60 seires will that rub the tire on my spring perch.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:01 am

it will depend on the tread depth. plus your speedo will be off.

the only difference between a 55 and 60 series in the same width is the 60 will squishier and be taller.

horner21 · Post by **horner21** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:19 am

racer12306 wrote:it will depend on the tread depth. plus your speedo will be off.

the only difference between a 55 and 60 series in the same width is the 60 will squishier and be taller.

what od you mean squishier(softer)

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:56 pm

a 60 series tire has more sidewall height than a 55 series tire of the same width. more rubber = more squish, generally.