What does it take to put 15" tires on my GSLSE,will they fit in the wheel wells witf out alteration?,if so where can you buy rims? do the 15" tires enhance the ride and performance?. Please giv me some input. George.....

 

Yeah 15" rims can fit, Ive got some on my 83 right now. you shouldnt need any modifications or at least i didnt but i have wide body fenders but that shouldnt change anything.

The real fun is finding a set of rims with the correct lug pattern... good luck though

 

I have 15x7 konig rewinds, work perfect no mods, and made a world of difference in drive ability and traction from the 13s. Go to the for sale section and look for a thread about konig rewinds from Hikaru, he is from JLB motorsports, good guy to work with. they also have website but it may not show all the bolt patterns so you may need to contact him.

 

Rob do you know the bolt pattern?

 

114.3x4 is all gslse....everything else is 110mmX4

I have 15"s on mine. I run Toyo Proxes4's 205/55R15's GREAT TIRE!! I did a bit of autocrossing and also used the same ones in the snow..very versitile.

 

Wheels are easy to find for se's

 

I would go with a good hr rated 195/60r15. the 195's make the steering soooooo much easier!

 

in any case you must go with a XXX/55R15..if you stick with a 60R then your speedo will be off.

 

I have an order from discounttiredirect 15x7's running 205/55/r15's. 114.3 and 40 offset. Their system calculator said it will fit without issues and keep my speedo the same. The mazda tire calculator that you can find online also pointed out this very thing. They are to show up here tomorrow. Can't wait.

 

i got 205/50 r15

 

I'm running 15x7 114.3x4 on my SE equiped GSL. My rear tires are 215/50R15 and the fronts are 195/50R15. The rear tires are dunlop SP5000's and they are great the fronts are some no name junk that works for now till i get my yoko AVS-ES100's

 

sorry to get off topic....but dot the gsl's have a different bolt pattern?

 

you will be fine i have 205/50/15 on the front and 225/50/15 on the rear. aside from some minor rubbing on hard bumps its fine.

 

Thanks for the input Guys!

 

Just to follow up with you.... My new wheels and tires came in from discounttiredirect...

They fit without rubbing and boy does it make a world of difference on handling. Take a look at the signature picture below...

 

I personally like the look of a bigger tire on the back.....

 

Nice pics guys!