street tire suggestions in 15" for auto-x

[guibo09]

As close to stock as possible, which would be 205/55/15 on 15x7 rims. I would go up to 215 or 225 if I had to to get a good quality tire, with corresponding change in aspect ratio.

well if you're willing to try the khumo xs, it's close with 205/50/15. im probably gonna go with that on an 8" wheel.

[guibo09]

No good 225/50/15s?

nope, the best non r-compound in that size is the 'kook RS-2

[z31maniac]

Guess it's time to man up to 17s.

[guibo09]

Guess it's time to man up to 17s.

it's not about manning up, it's the weight penalty of 17s that hurts.

[z31maniac]

Obviously I can't say for certain, but I would have to think a sticky 235/40 or 245/40/17 outright grip level, would negate the weight penalty compared to a 205 or similar.

[gearheadE30]

Even 16's have a better selection than 15's nowadays. That said, I don't think I can really afford new rims for the next season...