tires for 15x7 rims??? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

toyota95 · 05-05-2008, 10:38 PM

What would be the best tires size for 15x7 rims???

195/55/15 or 205/50/15???

yes..I want to lower the car maybe 2" or less someday..
Again this is my first ever AE86 Coupe..

Thanks guys..

toyota95 · 05-06-2008, 10:16 PM

anyone?

92MX83 · 05-07-2008, 03:29 AM

205/50-15, but your offset needs to be correct, like +23 or lower.

***REN69*** · 05-07-2008, 08:46 AM

Depends.. a lot of the AE86 guys I know usually go with the 195/50-15 tires on their wheels when they're 7 or 8 inch wide. Offset has to be low though, most of them go with 0 (zero) offset wheels to get them to fit right.

toyota95 · 05-07-2008, 04:47 PM

thanks guys...

on the box of the rims it stated the offset at 15...
so I'm guessing offset is 15..

hope that help out a little......

toyota95 · 05-08-2008, 12:13 AM

well?? offset: 15...

***REN69*** · 05-08-2008, 10:14 AM

go with 195/50-15s up front (not 55s) and 205/50-15s on the back.

Remember.. this is not tech support, we're not here 24hrs a day waiting for your call, people will answer when and if they can.

You need to do your own research, do searches and read up on other threads and what people have used or can use on their cars.

toyota95 · 05-09-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by REN69

go with 195/50-15s up front (not 55s) and 205/50-15s on the back.

Remember.. this is not tech support, we're not here 24hrs a day waiting for your call, people will answer when and if they can.

You need to do your own research, do searches and read up on other threads and what people have used or can use on their cars.

yes I did read...And I even ask in other forum to make sure..
And I understand that I'm not here 24hrs also..

Thanks...I appreciated the respond..

***REN69*** · 05-11-2008, 09:21 PM

post pics of when you're done, I'd like to see what came out of this.

toyota95 · 05-21-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by REN69

post pics of when you're done, I'd like to see what came out of this.

yes I will...soon...

toyota95 · 06-26-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LChineze

like what most people suggested, you can go with either 195/50s or 205/50s. but before i go on seconding their opinion, there are other things you need to look into. for example, if you plan on going with 205s and later lowering your car, you have to make sure there is enough clearance space to prevent rubbing during turns and suspension travel. the other thing is more cosmetic, like how much the 15 inch wheels fill up the wheel well. if you plan on lowering the car a lot, going with 195 or 205/ but 45 profile tires will give the car a really nice look.

if you want the racing look, go with side profiles 50 or less. 55 will look a bit chunky unless you don't mind it. the setup i have on my 87 corolla sedan (AE83) are 195/50/15s and i had my springs cut (i couldn't find any suspension parts) about 2-3 inches. it really looks good but i do scrape over high bumps.

post some photos right now

I haven't brought any tires yet. Lowering springs(1.8 drop) just came now just waiting for the stocks/struts.

Do you think 205 will rub?
pics?

***REN69*** · 07-05-2008, 02:06 PM

You haven't bought tires yet??? LOL!

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-07-2008, 12:40 PM

I would get the 195/50s just to be safe.

toyota95 · 07-10-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by REN69

You haven't bought tires yet??? LOL!

No not yet........wedding is coming up so I have to hold it..

project trueno · 07-16-2008, 12:04 AM

205/50/15 on a 7" wide wheel, zero offset will be REALLY tight. Prepare to do a bit of wheel arch bending and/or cutting. The performance is WELL worth it however. And because 205/50/15 is an extremely common size (Honda camp), tires are readily available and cheap(er).

If you're worried about clearance and rubbing, stick with +ve offset wheels and 195/50/15. And don't lower too much.