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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.

Steve

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

H would be fine. I will look them up in a 60 series size. Thanks.

Steve

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.
Linda

Yokohama S Drives. Love em, love em, love em!

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/s-drive

Inexpensive too!

garth 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!

ME 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!!!

Ted

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

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

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.

Steve

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:

4th of July sale, $74, free shipping:
https://simpletire.com/yokohama-p195-55r15-01047-tires

Ordered. Discount paid for the road hazard. Thanks Linda.

S

Bingo!

What is on there now ? May want to know the circufirence difference on the drive wheels I have 185/70. 14

These are brand new Rota rims so there is nothing on them as yet. These should fit the bill just fine.

Steve