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XXX4life · 10-06-2004, 03:56 PM

what size tires look best on 15x7s?
thanks

ZK · 10-06-2004, 04:03 PM

I'd say stock size - 205/60 I think it is? Maybe a 215. 7 inch wide is not much wider than the stock wheels.

XXX4life · 10-06-2004, 04:05 PM

i was thinking 195/60/15? i hate when a tire is too wide for a wheel are stock wheels 6 or 6.5 wide?

Dousan_PG · 10-06-2004, 04:06 PM

205/55/15
many choices in size

rainier · 10-06-2004, 05:02 PM

ive got 195/60/15 but 205/60/15 doesnt look that bad too.
if i put lower profile tires on my car ill scrape alot more than i do now.

AKADriver · 10-06-2004, 05:35 PM

What LOOKS best depends on suspension... Stock height or close, 205/60 fills the fenderwells. Lowered, you can get away with 205/55 or 225/50... tho 225/50 should really go on a 15x7.5 or 15x8.

That's just IMO.

205/55 or 225/50 is probably best for performance. Though the sidewalls of my old 205/60 Yokohama AVS Intermediates were plenty stiff as long as I watched my tire pressures.

ucfz31s13 · 10-06-2004, 06:04 PM

205/55

or 205/50

195/60's fit pretty well too.

Tygma · 10-06-2004, 10:50 PM

any pics for comparison?

nocomedown · 10-06-2004, 11:11 PM

i'd go with like a 215/60 if you're on stock suspension but a 215/55 or 215/50 if youve got it lowered
stock sized wheels are 6 and i think the tires are 195s. ive got 6.5 wide wheels with 205/60/15s on a pretty stock suspension (for now), and if the tires were any more low profile, it'd look ridiculous

KiDyNomiTe · 10-07-2004, 12:32 AM

Whats the purpose of these tires? Just to get some wheels mounted? What are the offsets on wheels? Are you lowered?

If you are lowered and they are something along the lines of 15x7 +0 I'd say get 195-215/50-55s. I had 195/60s on my 15x7 +2s and in the fron tthey fit fine but my coilovers can get an assload of camber in there, and when I put them on the rear before rolling fenders they rubbed like hell. I now run some 205/50s on those wheels. But 50s on 15s might not look right unless you are low as hell.

Deciding b/w 195, 205, 215 depends on use. 205s will prolly look best.

Hondamatic · 10-07-2004, 12:58 AM

im going to go with simba, 195/50/15, plus tires are cheap, unless you have aero then bump up sidewall

MakotoS13 · 10-07-2004, 06:28 AM

225's look best abd provide the best patch. that's what i have. you could go with 235's and get an even better patch... but that ain't "JDM tyte" nowadays...

XXX4life · 10-07-2004, 08:14 AM

well they car is lowered but it's not slammed and i hate when the tire looks too big for the rim so i'm thinking about 195 but i can't decide between 50 and 60 i'll probably do a 195/60/15 the offset of the rims isn't gear but they are cheap so i'll just get some spacers for now

AKADriver · 10-07-2004, 11:12 AM

195 is friggin' stupid. Narrow POS. STOCK is 205, don't downgrade!

Yes, I know base models came with 195s... again... BASE models

rainier · 10-07-2004, 08:47 PM

get the 60s.

MakotoS13 · 10-07-2004, 09:14 PM

this is a 60 series on a 15" rim and it looks effing queer:

the owner must be a complete jackass

get 235/50's for the best results. my truck with an open diff used to slip in the rain taking off, just goin from 225 to 235's helped cure that... plus more meat is better...

why doesn't anyone buy tires for traction anymore?

Hondamatic · 10-07-2004, 09:23 PM

its not like these cars stock are super horsepower machines, and definately arent the best choice for rain/winter driving, save some of that money and buy FF beater

superman0234 · 10-09-2004, 12:23 PM

225/50, they look perfect on a 15*7 0 offset wheel, even on stock suspension, though dropped it would be better. Fuck skinny ass 205 and 195 tires, try holding the road with those pieces of shit.

KiDyNomiTe · 10-09-2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superman0234

225/50, they look perfect on a 15*7 0 offset wheel, even on stock suspension, though dropped it would be better. Fuck skinny ass 205 and 195 tires, try holding the road with those pieces of shit.

I do it superbly, I have 205/50 azenis on my 15x7 +2 and 195/50s on my 15x7.5 +5 (would have been 205 but they were 60 bucks for 4 ES100s).

s134 · 02-09-2005, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakotoS13

225's look best abd provide the best patch. that's what i have. you could go with 235's and get an even better patch... but that ain't "JDM tyte" nowadays...

235/50s

Ian · 02-09-2005, 08:10 AM

that tire looks like it's going to explode off of the rim at any moment

s134 · 02-09-2005, 09:25 AM

hahaha, those are 15x7.5's, fitment isn't that bad, pic for reference only, i sold those damn enkies, they didnt clear my 30mm z-brakes

WongFeiHung · 02-09-2005, 09:47 AM

I'd go with a 205/55/15...

Toahk · 02-09-2005, 11:56 AM

I run 195's, works fine for me.

Here is a 195/55 on the front.

195/60 on the rear.

s134 · 02-09-2005, 04:49 PM

lets see a rear view of your wheels... the 195/60s

vvtisupra · 02-09-2005, 06:00 PM

im running 195/55/15 in the front.

and 205/55/15 in the rear

you don;t want too much grip or you'll shed more speed off when you're doing the dirty sideways

cheez80 · 02-09-2005, 07:05 PM

running 195/50/15 all the way around on 15x7 +17 and 15x7.5 -5

only running 195/50's because the rears rub like crazy on anything. even now it rubs. need to roll my fenders and run a bit more camber. after that, i'll be running 205/50 azenis

240trainee · 02-09-2005, 09:13 PM

I think that when I buy new tires, I'll be going ith a 205/55 on a 6.5" wide rim. Hopefully the new azenis, not sure. and the car lowered of course.

Rennen · 02-10-2005, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

I do it superbly, I have 205/50 azenis on my 15x7 +2 and 195/50s on my 15x7.5 +5 (would have been 205 but they were 60 bucks for 4 ES100s).

205/50/15 Azenis measure wider than most companies 215s...

To the original poster, put the widest tires you can afford to fit. I would go 225s or 215s. If you can't afford a decent tire in this range, get something in a 205/55 or 205/50. There are a ton of cheap good performing tires in that category.

195 is just plain stupid, no performance benefit whatsoever.

F-bodeee · 02-10-2005, 11:55 AM

225/50

10-06-2004, 03:56 PM	#1
XXX4life Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: portland, OR Age: 39 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what size tires for 15x7s? what size tires look best on 15x7s? thanks __________________ 04 Scion xb 90 240sx (ka24de) www.entrustclothing.com

10-06-2004, 04:03 PM	#2
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say stock size - 205/60 I think it is? Maybe a 215. 7 inch wide is not much wider than the stock wheels. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

10-06-2004, 04:05 PM	#3
XXX4life Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: portland, OR Age: 39 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i was thinking 195/60/15? i hate when a tire is too wide for a wheel are stock wheels 6 or 6.5 wide? __________________ 04 Scion xb 90 240sx (ka24de) www.entrustclothing.com

10-06-2004, 04:06 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	205/55/15 many choices in size __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-06-2004, 05:02 PM	#5
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 34 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive got 195/60/15 but 205/60/15 doesnt look that bad too. if i put lower profile tires on my car ill scrape alot more than i do now. __________________

10-06-2004, 05:35 PM	#6
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 39 Posts: 3,112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What LOOKS best depends on suspension... Stock height or close, 205/60 fills the fenderwells. Lowered, you can get away with 205/55 or 225/50... tho 225/50 should really go on a 15x7.5 or 15x8. That's just IMO. 205/55 or 225/50 is probably best for performance. Though the sidewalls of my old 205/60 Yokohama AVS Intermediates were plenty stiff as long as I watched my tire pressures.

10-06-2004, 06:04 PM	#7
ucfz31s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	205/55 or 205/50 195/60's fit pretty well too.

10-06-2004, 10:50 PM	#8
Tygma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 965 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any pics for comparison? __________________ My review forum

10-06-2004, 11:11 PM	#9
nocomedown Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN / TX Age: 35 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nocomedown Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'd go with like a 215/60 if you're on stock suspension but a 215/55 or 215/50 if youve got it lowered stock sized wheels are 6 and i think the tires are 195s. ive got 6.5 wide wheels with 205/60/15s on a pretty stock suspension (for now), and if the tires were any more low profile, it'd look ridiculous

10-07-2004, 12:32 AM	#10
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whats the purpose of these tires? Just to get some wheels mounted? What are the offsets on wheels? Are you lowered? If you are lowered and they are something along the lines of 15x7 +0 I'd say get 195-215/50-55s. I had 195/60s on my 15x7 +2s and in the fron tthey fit fine but my coilovers can get an assload of camber in there, and when I put them on the rear before rolling fenders they rubbed like hell. I now run some 205/50s on those wheels. But 50s on 15s might not look right unless you are low as hell. Deciding b/w 195, 205, 215 depends on use. 205s will prolly look best. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

10-07-2004, 12:58 AM	#11
Hondamatic Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im going to go with simba, 195/50/15, plus tires are cheap, unless you have aero then bump up sidewall

10-07-2004, 06:28 AM	#12
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	225's look best abd provide the best patch. that's what i have. you could go with 235's and get an even better patch... but that ain't "JDM tyte" nowadays...

10-07-2004, 08:14 AM	#13
XXX4life Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: portland, OR Age: 39 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well they car is lowered but it's not slammed and i hate when the tire looks too big for the rim so i'm thinking about 195 but i can't decide between 50 and 60 i'll probably do a 195/60/15 the offset of the rims isn't gear but they are cheap so i'll just get some spacers for now __________________ 04 Scion xb 90 240sx (ka24de) www.entrustclothing.com

10-07-2004, 11:12 AM	#14
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 39 Posts: 3,112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	195 is friggin' stupid. Narrow POS. STOCK is 205, don't downgrade! Yes, I know base models came with 195s... again... BASE models

10-07-2004, 08:47 PM	#15
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 34 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get the 60s. __________________

10-07-2004, 09:14 PM	#16
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is a 60 series on a 15" rim and it looks effing queer: the owner must be a complete jackass get 235/50's for the best results. my truck with an open diff used to slip in the rain taking off, just goin from 225 to 235's helped cure that... plus more meat is better... why doesn't anyone buy tires for traction anymore?

10-07-2004, 09:23 PM	#17
Hondamatic Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its not like these cars stock are super horsepower machines, and definately arent the best choice for rain/winter driving, save some of that money and buy FF beater

10-09-2004, 12:23 PM	#18
superman0234 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Age: 34 Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	225/50, they look perfect on a 15*7 0 offset wheel, even on stock suspension, though dropped it would be better. Fuck skinny ass 205 and 195 tires, try holding the road with those pieces of shit.

02-09-2005, 09:25 AM	#22
s134 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: indianapolis, in Age: 36 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hahaha, those are 15x7.5's, fitment isn't that bad, pic for reference only, i sold those damn enkies, they didnt clear my 30mm z-brakes __________________

02-09-2005, 09:47 AM	#23
WongFeiHung Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd go with a 205/55/15... __________________ www.projectnissan.com

02-09-2005, 11:56 AM	#24
Toahk Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N. Cali Age: 35 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I run 195's, works fine for me. Here is a 195/55 on the front. 195/60 on the rear. __________________ formerly Norcal_Drifter http://www.cardomain.com/id/toahk

02-09-2005, 04:49 PM	#25
s134 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: indianapolis, in Age: 36 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lets see a rear view of your wheels... the 195/60s __________________

02-09-2005, 06:00 PM	#26
vvtisupra Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SB and OC Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	im running 195/55/15 in the front. and 205/55/15 in the rear you don;t want too much grip or you'll shed more speed off when you're doing the dirty sideways

02-09-2005, 07:05 PM	#27
cheez80 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: cali Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	running 195/50/15 all the way around on 15x7 +17 and 15x7.5 -5 only running 195/50's because the rears rub like crazy on anything. even now it rubs. need to roll my fenders and run a bit more camber. after that, i'll be running 205/50 azenis

02-09-2005, 09:13 PM	#28
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 34 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think that when I buy new tires, I'll be going ith a 205/55 on a 6.5" wide rim. Hopefully the new azenis, not sure. and the car lowered of course. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

02-10-2005, 11:55 AM	#30
F-bodeee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UCF Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	225/50

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