Tire fitment question
06-20-2002, 06:57 PM
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Tire fitment question
I need new tires for my 944 that has 15 inch fuchs. It currently runs 215/60/15 on all four corners. I can probably get some 205/50/15 and 245/50/15 tires cheap so will they fit? If not, I want to get some Yokos but the ones I want only come ina 225/60/15 or a 215/55/15 so can I run one of those without rubbing? Any help will be greatly apprciated!! Thanks in advance.
06-21-2002, 04:47 PM
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I ran into the same problem with 15" tires. There aren't many performance tires to choose from. I finally decided to go with Toyo FZ4's in 225/50VR15. I can get them locally for $87.00 per tire, mounted and balanced. If you want a really amazing tire check out Bridgestone Pole Position S-03's at TireRack for $119.00 each. I almost went for those but I figured they were overkill for normal street use.
06-21-2002, 11:08 PM
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That size will also allow you to lower the car and not have to worry too much about fender rubbing issues. They also look better on a lowered car than the original sizes, which makes the car look 'slammed'.
06-21-2002, 11:31 PM
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My 85.5 has 7&8x15 Fuchs, and I've just put 215 and 225/60 Yokohamas on. No problem at all, although the rear wheel wells are FULL. I should think the 55's would be even less likely to rub.
06-21-2002, 11:38 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Mark Parker:
<strong>I've just put 215 and 225/60 Yokohamas on. No problem at all, although the rear wheel wells are FULL.</strong><hr></blockquote>
225/60-15 is too tall. So is 245/50-15.
<strong>I've just put 215 and 225/60 Yokohamas on. No problem at all, although the rear wheel wells are FULL.</strong><hr></blockquote>
225/60-15 is too tall. So is 245/50-15.
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06-22-2002, 03:47 AM
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Actually the 245/50-15 is the proper diameter (approx. 25") for our cars. Unfortunately, it's a little too wide for a 7" rim and tire selections are very limited. The only other car I know of that used that size was a mid-'80s Firebird.
06-22-2002, 07:52 PM
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I put 225 /50/15 yok avs intermediat on mine .no rubbing problems but Im still wearing them in So far I didnt like the sloppiness ,but it seems to be getting beter with 3k on them.
I would probably put what I had on them before Michlen piolit 215/60 and go with the v rated ones not h rated.Those tiers wore great (400 rating).were great in the rain ,never squealed,great grip,an very responsive, what more could you ask for!!
Maybe I should sell mine and get Michlens again..... <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
I would probably put what I had on them before Michlen piolit 215/60 and go with the v rated ones not h rated.Those tiers wore great (400 rating).were great in the rain ,never squealed,great grip,an very responsive, what more could you ask for!!
Maybe I should sell mine and get Michlens again..... <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />