Ronal LS Tires

[Reddog30]

I'm getting a set of Ronal LS's (sometime) in the future, and I'm wondering what the best size would be. I DID do a search, and saw that some people seemed to say 205/50/15, but more went with 225/50/15. However, some people mentioned that the 225 tires might rub a little, which doesn't sound too good to me. Is this true, and how big of an issue is it?

Btw, I have H&R Sport springs, if that matters. And the tires I'm leaning towards right now are Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.

Thanks.

[Mystikal]

That tire isn't made in a 225/50, so there goes that idea.

Best compromise: 215/50/15 BFG G-Force Sport. Try a 225/50/15 BFG if you want to take the slight chance it'll rub the front strut, no one has tried it yet.

The only reason to run a 205/50 is to use either of the crazy 200-treadwear (i.e. don't expect more than 10k out of) Falken RT-615 or Hankook R-S2. That size is too small, but those tires are worth it if you wanna go all out.

[Reddog30]

I'm pretty sure it is. At least thats what I thought the tire rack said.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Michelin&model=Pilot+Exalto+PE2

6th one down?

[Mystikal]

New size. Nice.

Just looked at the spec sheet, that tire is the red-flag 9.4" wide on a 7.5" rim. That is the exact width of the BFG KD's, and those rub too much to drive the car at all.

Just FYI, the BFG G-Force 225/50 is 9.3" wide, so far I don't know anyone who has tried them. I think it may just be enough to fit, and if no one gets around to attempting it I'll do it my damn self in the spring.

[Reddog30]

Ok great thanks. So the BFG G-Force Sport are good. What else? (I'm trying to make a list of ones to look at)

[Victell]

Try a 225/50/15 BFG if you want to take the slight chance it'll rub the front strut, no one has tried it yet.

I'm running 225 bfg g-force sports on LS. Does not rub the strut. But other places...

[Reddog30]

Actually, do you think the 215 g-sports would rub? They seem to be the best tires I can find that will actually fit and not rub, as far I can tell. I have heard that the side wall is somewhat soft--is this a big deal and how bad is it? Are these good overall tires?

[Mystikal]

Try a 225/50/15 BFG if you want to take the slight chance it'll rub the front strut, no one has tried it yet.

I'm running 225 bfg g-force sports on LS. Does not rub the strut. But other places...

Ha! Finally!

I can sleep at night now.

Everyone buy 225/50/15 G-Force Sports for their Ronals now, it's an awesome tire. Just, take it easy in the rain (where you shouldn't be pushing it anyways!).

[Digitalwave]

Actually, do you think the 215 g-sports would rub? They seem to be the best tires I can find that will actually fit and not rub, as far I can tell. I have heard that the side wall is somewhat soft--is this a big deal and how bad is it? Are these good overall tires?

They do have pretty soft sidewalls but running fairly high cold PSI's can help a lot. They are great street tires.

[Brew]

They do have pretty soft sidewalls but running fairly high cold PSI's can help a lot.

I agree on the sidewall thing. I noticed a difference right away going from ES100s- feels a little less 'direct'. It does go away to a degree once you bump up the pressures a bit, and they have plenty of grip once they're warmed up. Straight line traction is excellent, too.

[Digitalwave]

They do have pretty soft sidewalls but running fairly high cold PSI's can help a lot.

I agree on the sidewall thing. I noticed a difference right away going from ES100s- feels a little less 'direct'. It does go away to a degree once you bump up the pressures a bit, and they have plenty of grip once they're warmed up. Straight line traction is excellent, too.

I came from ES100's as well, and running the same tire pressures (street) there is a noticable difference under hard cornering, but that doesn't make it a bad tire.

[Jordan]

245's bitches :twisted:

[kylebes1]

245's bitches :twisted:

on the front?

I want Ronals too. Will 225s have any chance of rubbing on GC?

[Nick325is]

235s all around here :D


Nick

[nickmp0wer]

im getting 225/50 toyo T1-r's for my euro weaves.