What tires should I run on a 15x8 rim?

[bimmer8604]

I'm looking at getting some 15x8s, and are going to use them for street/autox/light track use. I want something with a decent tread life as tires are a pretty big expense for me right now. I know I'll atleast have to run a 235, but Im wondering if I can squeeze 245s in.

Kyle

[Brew]

I would go with 225/50.

Unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of other size options in 15". It would be great if someone made a good tire in 245/45-15, but nope. :x

[Mystikal]

There isn't anything wider than a 225 in 15" for our cars in the NA market. If you want to ship tires from Japan then that's your business, but I can't justify the costs. :P

Whatcha gettin? K1's?

[joshh]

I would go with 225/50.

Unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of other size options in 15". It would be great if someone made a good tire in 245/45-15, but nope. :x

There's a good selection of tires in that size as well.

[Brew]

Enlighten me. :)

Tire rack has nothing, tires.com has nothing, vulcan tire has nothing.

[bimmer8604]

i would def. be interested if there were some 245s available here...

Kyle

[E30 Racer]

i would def. be interested if there were some 245s available here...

Kyle

Not unless you plan on widening those pretty red fenders...

[bimmer8604]

i love rolled fenders. i decided against the rims. money=0 right now lol.

Some day, some day i will get some new rims.

kyle

[joshh]

Enlighten me. :)

Tire rack has nothing, tires.com has nothing, vulcan tire has nothing.

I was talking about the 225 50's......

[Brew]

Enlighten me. :)

Tire rack has nothing, tires.com has nothing, vulcan tire has nothing.

I was talking about the 225 50's......

My bad. Yeah, I know there is a pretty good selection in 225/50- that's what I"m running.

[IS]

There is no point to try to squeeze in the biggest tire you can. Going slightly under will provide better handling AND grip due to the angle of the tire sidewall on the wheel. This is of course with ideal tire pressures.

May not be as noticable on an auto-x circuit, but it becomes really apparent on the track.

[alex]

There is no point to try to squeeze in the biggest tire you can.

Oh yeah? I wonder why you think so. Please let us know. Thanks.

[trent]

Oh yeah? I wonder why you think so. Please let us know. Thanks.

I love your comments alex. :)

[cheades]

As if you would know about big tires Alex, only putting those tiny 285's and 305's on your car. ;)

[Dave]

As if you would know about big tires Alex, only putting those tiny 285's and 305's on your car. ;)