195/50/15 , 195/55/15 , 205/50/15 ?

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Old December-27th-2004, 08:25 PM
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195/50/15 , 195/55/15 , 205/50/15 ?

time to get new tires, any body care to voice their opinions on what would be the better size choice for the stock rims?
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Old December-27th-2004, 10:17 PM
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I ran 205/50-15's on some OEM 1999-2000 Miata alloys (15x6) with no problems. The 205/50 is wider, and is actually a bit smaller in diameter than the stock tires, so expect a slight improvement in straight-line performance too. It's also an easy size to find. The 195/55's aren't very common.
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Old December-28th-2004, 08:43 AM
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I agree with rustychops41. If you're sticking with the OEM 15 x 6" wheel, the 205/50 is the best upgrade and will provide better handling because of its wider tread and lower aspect ratio (less tire squirm on the rim). Also, a 6" wide rim is still an acceptable size for a 205/50 tire.
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Old December-28th-2004, 02:40 PM
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205/50's it is then, thanks.
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Old January-13th-2005, 03:22 AM
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205/50-15 Falken Azenis = teh sex!
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