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!
Daily driven or what?
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yeah daily driven but i just got into auto-xing, so im thinking more of a performance tire
Rs3/R1R are your only real options worth getting in 225. Neither are going to be terribly DD wear friendly.
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.Originally Posted by ctrench
ok cool, thanks for the help
I got 205/50 on my 15x8 and they are great.
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.
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.
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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
Last edited by jdmfc3s90; 01-30-2012 at 12:26 PM.
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
Last edited by ctrench; 01-30-2012 at 12:58 PM.
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.
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 offthis is with pulled and rolled fenders.
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