Stock 15 tire size

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:04 pm

Just ordered some 15s & it's been forever in a day since I have had a set if 15s again.....so I would like to know the size of the tires. Also, what's the widest tire I can run on a 15x6

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:06 pm

205/55/15 is a popular size. You wouldn't want to go wider, imo.

Stock size is 185/60/15

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:13 pm

Why not wider?? Just curious to know why it wouldn't be a good idea

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:37 pm

If you go any wider you will decrease your contact patch due to rounding the tread.

For every tire there is a recommended rim width in the specifications.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:41 pm

You can go slightly wider if you keep a higher sidewall. The widest you can go on a 6" rim is 225, but only in a 60 series tire. If you shorten the side wall there will not be enough rubber to "fold in" so the bead safely seats.

The type of tire you get will affect things to. What type/brand of tire are you looking at?

*Edit* I just checked a 225/50/15 and it shows that it will work on a 6" rim

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:52 pm

^^^no shit.

I would have said you were an idiot if you hadn't said you checked

I'd never put a 225 width tire on a 6" rim, it may seat properly but you won't get the full contact patch.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:01 pm

Bite me commie boy

The brand of tire I checked before didn't list a 225/50, so neener neener.

But I'm with Frank as far as fitment. Just because it will doesn't mean you should.

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:02 pm

Is there a site I can look at all this?? Preciate the info guys. I'm just sick of all these stretched tires with crazy offset wheels & huge amounts of camber. I'm trying to get a tall enough tire for a decent white wall. Was curious how wide i could go

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:03 pm

Tirerack. Great source for info.

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:06 pm

Danteneon wrote:Tirerack. Great source for info.

This.

They have full specs for every single tire they sell.

DroopDaddy408 · Post by **DroopDaddy408** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:30 pm

Hey Bro, look several threads down. I asked about a "more sporty tire size" on factory rims. Everyone says 205/55's. They provide pics too. That's what I bought and they're awesome.

Mat00ES · Post by **Mat00ES** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:56 pm

I have 205/60/15s and they arent too bad, but its more then I want.

Post by **racer12306** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:58 am

205/55 isn't going to work with what Dan wants to do.

If you can clear them and you aren't concerned about the speedo/odo being off, I'd look into 215/60 or 215/65 tires, maybe even 205/70. That will give you good width and the sidewall should be tall enough to not mess with the contact patch.