Tires for my 15x8's

[ctrench]

I currently have 175/55/15s on my 15x8's and i need some wider tires for my 0 offset 15x8's... im wanting something like 225/45 or 215/45 cause i dont want a huge sidewall. Does anyone know any good tires that are that size or if you have any tires please let me know, thanks!

[Adam]

Daily driven or what?

[ctrench]

yeah daily driven but i just got into auto-xing, so im thinking more of a performance tire

[stormin'norman]

Rs3/R1R are your only real options worth getting in 225. Neither are going to be terribly DD wear friendly.

[ctrench]

do they come in 225/45... im pretty low and i just need a lower sidewall so im not on monster truck status

[stormin'norman]

do they come in 225/45... im pretty low and i just need a lower sidewall so im not on monster truck status

Yes. 205/50 tires will also work with a x8. Lots of options there.

[ctrench]

ok cool, thanks for the help

[The Platypus]

I got 205/50 on my 15x8 and they are great.

[hippari]

I recommend a 205/40 over a 205/50 depending on the condition of your fenders and to what extent you'd like to destroy them. The zero offset isn't doing you any favors.

[Titus]

I ran 215/45/15 T1Rs on my 15x8s and loved them, but I'm not sure they are still available. I bought 225/45/15 RS3s for my 15x9s but have not had a chance to use them yet.

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1476&d=1326519263

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1977&d=1327934267

[jdmfc3s90]

I would seriously stick to a 205 or under. You would need major fender work with anything wider then that. Also you mentioned being pretty low, which is awesome for looks, but if your really going to get into auto X you should consider raise up your rig. It will perform ten fold over being very low auto X wise. Also with added height a you could possibly fit 225 , if your already rolled.

As for tires it depends on how much street versus auto X your going to be doing. Heres a few choices to look into.
All the below are at least available in 205/50/15 and other sizes as well.

Falken Azenis 615k
Ventus RS3
Toyo RA1
Toyo R888 ( if your baller)
Potenza RE-11
Maxxis MA-Z1

[ctrench]

i didnt even know they made 205/40/15?? and i originally wanted to get 225/45 rs3s... im already rolled but either way i have to get flares to make them fit

So far i havent had any trouble with auto-x but i have cut my bumpstops some also, im not slammed but i have 12.5" from fender to center of hub

[stormin'norman]

i didnt even know they made 205/40/15??

I've never seen one. People are just tire illiterate and make up sizes sometimes.

[hippari]

I've never seen one. People are just tire illiterate and make up sizes sometimes.

Not saying that I'm tire articulate or anything, but around this time last year I was at a tire shop weighing 205/40/15 nankangs against 195/45/15 federal ss595's for my 15x8+0's (went with the 195/45 coming from a set of 205/50's).

But I take it back anyway, since he's at 12.5 hub to fender and willing to get flares he should just go with the 225's. I was expecting with the 15x8 +0 wheels and claiming to be "pretty low" he was in a position for a lot of tire -> fender contact and he'd want something that actually fit.

[OOOOOMG]

I'm rockin 205/50 on my 15x8+0 and they work... but it's not really slam friendly. Everytime I hit a dip I shave some tire off :) this is with pulled and rolled fenders.

[ctrench]

^^^ haha thats when you need flares lol

[mrpham]

My vote Hankook RS-R, love the grip but they are a bit soft. I still daily drive on them though :P

[bokehmon]

^
Federal RS-R.

I want some for daily. =[

[ctrench]

i just got toyo proxies 205/50 i like them a lot!!

[recklessabandon]

with 225/45 or 215/45 you are going to get a relatively huge sidewall. if you do not want to ride high, just get a 195/50 or 45. if you are not actually concerned with your height, then go for either of the previous sizes.

[maykelcj]

i just got toyo proxies 205/50 i like them a lot!!

so can we see some images. I got 15x8 +0 as well and I hate the 195-45 that came with the wheels. I wonder how they fit on just rolled fenders if possible.

[Frenchmanremy]

What's the best size for 15x8 ET0 without pulling, rolling, or stretching too hard?

[maykelcj]

I have now 195-45 and requires a flat roll. I did it with a rubber-tip hammer and it works perfect.

[concealer404]

What's the best size for 15x8 ET0 without pulling, rolling, or stretching too hard?

I'm going to go with 15x8 +20 for $400, Alex.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I'm going to go with 15x8 +20 for $400, Alex.

I'm going with a 15x8 +25 with a 205/50 tire. I have rolled fenders and mild pull. Hopefully that will be enough

[rikaro]

i'm looking toward purchasing z1 star specs because of the weather here. Still trying to buy the best price for those in 205/50/15 with drag dr54 chrome rims though :(

[concealer404]

I'm going with a 15x8 +25 with a 205/50 tire. I have rolled fenders and mild pull. Hopefully that will be enough

Yeah that'll be fine.

I just don't understand Frenmanremy's question...

Q: How do i fit my 15x8 zero offset wheels under my car without doing any real modifications?
A: Don't buy stupid offset wheels.



Unless he's asking about stretching or something, in which case i have no constructive input, and i never will.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Yeah that'll be fine.

I just don't understand Frenmanremy's question...

Q: How do i fit my 15x8 zero offset wheels under my car without doing any real modifications?
A: Don't buy stupid offset wheels.



Unless he's asking about stretching or something, in which case i have no constructive input, and i never will.

Its simple, you don't.

[Frenchmanremy]

makes more sense, thanks guys! :P

Just had a good lead on 15x8 ET0 XXR 002 that were used for like, two days.
Wanted a good price for them, so I was getting info.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

update: 15x8 25+ with a 205 fit perfectly. Little bit of stretch but no rubbing

[OOOOOMG]

195/45 on 15x8+0

[maykelcj]

update: 15x8 25+ with a 205 fit perfectly. Little bit of stretch but no rubbing
pics plz.

[kung fu jesus]

I have 15 x 8 on +20. The fenders are rolled and the ride height is 4.75" f, 5.125" R at the pinch welds. No issues.
The car was 1/2 to 3/4" lower before I left SOCAL.

The tires are 205/50-15 Direzza 101s or whatever they call them. The rim protector on the tire makes them look a *little* stretched, but not too bad.

Here is the old ride height (IIRC, 11.5" F, 11.75"R). The camber was waay to negative in the rear from shifted offset bushings.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0553.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0554.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0555.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0552.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0550.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/IMAG0549.jpg

[ctrench]

ill take a few pics of mine, i have 195/50 on 15x8 et +0 on the front... 205/50 on 15x8 et +0 on the rear. i had to roll and pull the hell out of them. But it gives it a nice wide and low look.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

pics plz.

Don't have pictures over the wheels, but you can see that is fine.

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o623/Iheartmiatas/My%20Green%20Miata/DSC_0020.jpg
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o623/Iheartmiatas/My%20Green%20Miata/DSC_0023.jpg

[wannafbody]

update: 15x8 25+ with a 205 fit perfectly. Little bit of stretch but no rubbing

You mean it fit without rolling the fenders or pulling them? How much negative camber?

[ctrench]

You mean it fit without rolling the fenders or pulling them? How much negative camber?

I know gavin rolled his fenders completely flat but im not sure about hoow much camber he is running

Sorry guys i forgot to take pics, tropical storm debby downer is making it wet outside :(

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Oh were you looking to not roll your fenders? Dude if you want to run ANY offset, you need to have rolled your fenders. Mine are completely flat, but I probably didn't have to take it that far. I also have about 1 to 2 degrees of camber.

[wannafbody]

I are feared of rolling my fenders:fp:

[JonnyD]

I am looking at getting 15x8 or 15x7.5 and I would like to run 225's

[kung fu jesus]

I ran 225/45-15 on 15x7.5 for the track, +42, IIRC. The tires bulge a little, especially if the tire has a rim protector. The inside of the tire rubbed the RB front sway under full lock.

[ctrench]

SOOOO... here is some pics, 15x8 et 0 front is 195/50, and my rear is 205/50... fenders are rolled flat then pulled using the newspaper method!!

it looks like they will hit when the suspension is used but when the tire goes upward it gets enough camber to clear from hitting

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9612/0626120909.jpg
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/375/0626120908a.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3118/0626120908.jpg

[jnshk]

It looks like the question has been mostly answered already, but here is some more input if anyone cares:

15x8 +25 w/ 205/50-15 Fuzion ZRi tires

Fenders are rolled somewhat, but not flat. No pull. You might be able to get by without rolling them at all, since there's a fair amount of clearance, but I'd suggest a mild roll just to be safe.

http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/photos/IMG_6630_edit.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/gv_canards/IMG_6683sm.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/gv_canards/IMG_6667sm.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/963_0447x.jpg

[ctrench]

^^^ those little diffuser dohicky's are pretty sweet!!! did you make those?!?

[jnshk]

The canards on the front? Those are the Garage Vary large fiberglass canards. I was just test-fitting them in those pics. They're still sitting in my closet waiting for me to get a bunch of other projects completed first. :(