Best tire to run on 15" rims
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Best tire to run on 15" rims
So, I need to order tires for the 15" Rota's. I want to go with 195/60 15 or 195/65 15. Any one have any recommendations? I have run the Falken Azenis before and really like them. Open to any and all suggestions. Spirited driving is always on the agenda. Thanks.
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
Bridgestone Potenza. , the high perf. Tends to go away when you hit 65 series
What speed rating do you desire H is god nough for me, best for a dd
Its hard to beat wally worlds free shipping
What speed rating do you desire H is god nough for me, best for a dd
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
H would be fine. I will look them up in a 60 series size. Thanks.
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
Not sure what they have but Simpletire.com has great prices and free shipping on most tires. And they can ship to an installer or a FedEx Center, home or business.
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Yokohama S Drives. Love em, love em, love em!
https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/s-drive
Inexpensive too!
https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/s-drive
Inexpensive too!
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
ME TOOgarth wrote: Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:30 pm Yokohama S Drives. Love em, love em, love em!
https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/s-drive
Inexpensive too!
BUT
Discount tire does not show them in the 60 or 65 aspect ratio.
I use 195/50/15 size on the 68 turbo roadster.
They are a relatively sticky, fast wearing, street tire.
(60 and 65 are too tall, Steve)


Yokohama S Drives are (or were) ALVIN approved!!!
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
There are plenty of All-Season tires in 195/60 or 65 sidewalls. As suggested above the S-Drive is a nice performance tire I would suggest 195/55/15 as a compromise:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... mpare1=yes
You will have a nice sidewall and performance.
For example, on Steve's (VNTGSRL) SRL running 15" VTO wheels:


I'm sure there are specific ROTA examples running 195/55s as well
Dunlop Direzza DZ102 Ultra High Performance Summer tires

Hankook Ventus V2 Concep

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... mpare1=yes
You will have a nice sidewall and performance.
For example, on Steve's (VNTGSRL) SRL running 15" VTO wheels:


I'm sure there are specific ROTA examples running 195/55s as well
Dunlop Direzza DZ102 Ultra High Performance Summer tires
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
Much better performance tires available in a 195/55/15 and the Yoko S-Drives would be a good choice. The195/65/15 will just look too big. Another option is 185/60/15 but there really aren't any high performance options in that size
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
Thanks guys. Looks like I will go with 195/55/15. I was not stuck on the 65 or the 60's. Appreciate the input.
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
I am no tire expert, but I have been very happy with my 205/50/15 Nitto Neo gen tires. I'm on my second set on the Datsun, and I run them on my Celica in a 16" version, my daily driver. Very reasonable price, somewhat unusual looking tread pattern but I like it. Check them out to see if this may be an option for you. I often drive fairly hard, though typically not stupid, so I can't say how they compare to others on a track or side by side.. I think they are the best tires I have had on the car, which has included both higher performance tires and some all season performance tires over the years.
Check this review:
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
4th of July sale, $74, free shipping:
https://simpletire.com/yokohama-p195-55r15-01047-tires
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Ordered. Discount paid for the road hazard. Thanks Linda.
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
What is on there now ? May want to know the circufirence difference on the drive wheels I have 185/70. 14
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Re: Best tire to run on 15" rims
These are brand new Rota rims so there is nothing on them as yet. These should fit the bill just fine.
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