tire question

ZX2 Dedicated Discussion Brakes/Suspension/Wheels and Tires
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i have 215’s…but my offset is different from stock…it’s 42mm i think. and damn this is an OOOOLD thread!

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Well when i had the 225’s on my bmw wheels they would fit in the front without rubbing anything but the fender because they stick out just a little. How do i determine the off-set on my bmw rims…i dont have a clue what it is.

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Goto the Tire Rack and input you car and their computer will tell you what offset you will need.

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if you have 15in rims the best tire would be aa 205-55R15 these will clear suspension and body and will not effect you speedometer what so ever. lot wider tire same outside diameter…

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I’ve seen alot of sizes on this thread, but I’m wondering what size tire would be best for me, with 16X6.5 inch rims. I know that the tires on them now, are too big, so now I’m wondering. I’m running 205 55 16’s right now (well, not in the winter- running 14" snow tires), and I can’t seem to get a straight answer as to what size they should be. Help, please!

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205/45-16 <----Recommended size for 16’s by TireRack. TireRack is a very good source of tire/wheel information.

  • Darron
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Thanks. :slight_smile:

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daisy came factory with goodyear f1’s they were 205 55r15 i know i have a set of daisy rims layingabout the shop along with a few sets of swirlies

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I have 205/55R15’s on a stock 15 swirly rim.

Tires were crap so loking now to put on 205/60R15 cheaper passenger tires.

The 205 run fine.

I am trying to find out who is running what and suggestions?

CP

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You can also ask for tires with the Focus stock dimensions. I use them and they only lasted 1 year, but I am always pushing the tires. But they were economy, $25/tire. Can’t get much cheaper than that.

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Thanks.
Well I ended up going for Fuzion HRi’s 195/60/R15’s.

I did this cause 205/55/15’s are damn hard to find now.
Not the flavor of the month anymore.

The fuzions seem pretty good especially for the Florida weather, rainy & sunny every other day.

They were $55 a tire ( $280 fitted with all the trimmings)… better than the $80 plus cost of the 205/55’s, that would have to be ordered in.

I also had an alignment check done and was out a little so $55 bucks later and all up cost of $360 and I am out the door again with new boots on my Z’s feet.

I will keep you all posted on how they handle but for a short cruise, they were great on the dry road, handled better & a little softer which is nice.
Good grip ( a few small tests :evil: ) and I am happy.

So the money I saved on the more expensive wider yet shorter profile tire, paid for the alignment and some change back to me :slight_smile: .

CP