proper tire size
 

hello

I have a question

I own a '00 Mazda Protege with the 15" aluminum rims...

I need to replace my tires, but the correct tire size is in question...

On the door sticker, it says I should be putting a 195/55-R15 tire on it... I also called the dealer and they said I can go up to a 205/50-R15 if I wanted to.

Problem, on the rims now, I have 205/55-R15's ....

so .. I ask you ... what tire size (all season tires) should I be putting on??? Bear in mind that I really want preformance out of my tires and dont care how "comfy" the ride is ...

I just read a thread below that say's if you want preformance, stick with 195/55-r15's .... but would a 205/50-r15 lower the aspect ration just enough to give me slightly better handling?

Thanks in advance...

You should put as much rubber on the road as you can. I'd go with the 205/50. The lower profile will not roll as much in a turn.
That said, if you want performance, buy a summer performance tire and get some steel wheels and snow tires from Tire Rack for the winter.