Protege ES 1999 tire sizes
June-12th-2002, 09:57 AM
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Protege ES 1999 tire sizes
Hi there!
Does anybody know what tire sizes will the original wheels of a Protege 1999 ES accept (besides the standard 195/55/R15)? I was thinking of 205/50/R15, but I'm not sure they will fit; interestingly enough, I can find these cheaper than the original size
Thank you!
Added: I should mention that when I asked the dealer's mechanics, I was told that only the original size will fit on the rims. It does seem a bit strange, that's why I'm asking here...
Does anybody know what tire sizes will the original wheels of a Protege 1999 ES accept (besides the standard 195/55/R15)? I was thinking of 205/50/R15, but I'm not sure they will fit; interestingly enough, I can find these cheaper than the original size
Thank you!
Added: I should mention that when I asked the dealer's mechanics, I was told that only the original size will fit on the rims. It does seem a bit strange, that's why I'm asking here...
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June-12th-2002, 07:17 PM
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Based on rough calculations (assuming the height of sidewalls is exactly the aspect ratio to the width), rolling diameter for the 195/55R15 is 595.5 mm (23.44"), the 205/50R15 is 586.0 mm (23.07"), so it is a bit smaller, but not appreciable.
A 215/50R15 would be a closer match to the originals at 596.0 mm (23.46").
A 215/50R15 would be a closer match to the originals at 596.0 mm (23.46").
June-12th-2002, 08:36 PM
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June-13th-2002, 07:25 PM
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I've been running 205/50R15's on my '99 ES for the past 47,000 miles. They work just fine... no rubbing at all. I looked into the 215/50R15's, but I couldn't justify the price of this uncommon size.
After my Poortenza's were completely bald after 18,000 miles, I bought a set of Nitto NT450 205/50R15s. Handling was wonderful and they were so much quieter than the stock tires. After 30,000 miles of the Nitto's, I bought a set of Yokohama YK420s... Don't you wish you could "try on" a set of tires before you bought them. Although the Yoko's have a smooth ride and are really quiet, their lateral grip is mediocre at best. But, I have to say, they wear extremely well... After this, though, I think it'll be back to the Nitto's... There are a lot of really nice tires out there, but you can't beat the bang for the buck the Nitto's provide!
-Jerry
After my Poortenza's were completely bald after 18,000 miles, I bought a set of Nitto NT450 205/50R15s. Handling was wonderful and they were so much quieter than the stock tires. After 30,000 miles of the Nitto's, I bought a set of Yokohama YK420s... Don't you wish you could "try on" a set of tires before you bought them. Although the Yoko's have a smooth ride and are really quiet, their lateral grip is mediocre at best. But, I have to say, they wear extremely well... After this, though, I think it'll be back to the Nitto's... There are a lot of really nice tires out there, but you can't beat the bang for the buck the Nitto's provide!
-Jerry
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