15" tire choices

[FredK]

Well, once I roll my project car out of the garage, I plan on doing some auto-x / DEs.

I'm planning on running 15x7" wheels.

With the myriad choices out there, what size tire should I look at? Is section width king? If so the Hankook RS-2 225/50R15 looks like a reasonable choice. Or, should I try the newest flavor of the week, the Dunlop Z1 in 195/55R15? These are impoverished in comparison to the RS-2s in terms of section width.

In any case I imagine it won't really matter what tires I get, because I don't know much about driving fast, and really, the tires that'll help me pick up the basics of car control faster would probably be the best choice.

[153624]

Something not made in china. A sticky 205/50/15 is my preference.

[mrsleeve]

I love my BFG g-force sports I am running 225/50/15's

[Mystikal]

In any case I imagine it won't really matter what tires I get, because I don't know much about driving fast, and really, the tires that'll help me pick up the basics of car control faster would probably be the best choice.

RT-615s, 205/50/15.

[AlarmedBread]

hankook rs2 225/45/15. Very slightly pinched, look a lot meatier than 615s. :)

[nando]

RT-615s, 205/50/15.

the RS2 might look meatier but the falken is a better dry weather tire ;)

[browntown]

I'm picking these up soon, 205/50/15 Gforce KDW's, brand new

[nando]

I'm picking these up soon, 205/50/15 Gforce KDW's, brand new

you'll love them - especially when it's wet! :)

[e30_325es]

I'd recommend the Toyo T1-R in a 225/50r15. I'm running the 225/45r16 in that size and love them. Tons of grip, killer wet weather traction, and a good price (~$135ish IIRC).

[Erik]

I'd recommend the Toyo T1-R in a 225/50r15. I'm running the 225/45r16 in that size and love them. Tons of grip, killer wet weather traction, and a good price (~$135ish IIRC).

agreed. I love my t1rs I'm running 205/45.

[Mystikal]

I'm picking these up soon, 205/50/15 Gforce KDW's, brand new

Very nice, just mounted 235s on my M3. Loving them so far.

[fourcylsgood]

BFG g-force sport 205/55/15

225's will be a bit sloppy on a 7" rim and since you're learning you won't really get anything out of the extra width, and 195/55's are undersized for the 318is.

[FredK]

thanks for the recommendations, guys!

RT-615s, 205/50/15.

Good good. It looks like these'll be pretty inexpensive as well!

[matt]

Yeah, if you're looking for a sporty tire, I like the 615s. That's a good size too.

Wider tires are not always better.

[jms16v]

RT-615s, 205/50/15.