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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Question New tires on vert rims...???

Im going with discount tires' Falken ziex, Im just trying to finalize my decicion on tire size.

I want to keep the tire width the same on all four.

They are going on an 89 GXL with intrax springs ~ 1.7'' lower than stock.
The wheels are the stock convertable BBS's 15x6.5''

- Can I go 225/60/15 all the way around with no rubbing?

- or should I go with a 215/60/15?

- I Was considering going to a 50 series, but... I think thats way to small, and options are limited on a 55 series. Would a 205/55/15 be a better choice?

Opions and experience is welcome.

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Old May 3, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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I know that some of the vert owners here run 225/50-15 tires (near stock size), and yes the summer tire choices for a 15 inch wheel are limited unless you start looking at profiles lower than 60.

I have seen a vert with 205/50-15 Falkens, but it had a coilover setup to lower it quite a bit (otherwise the tires would look at bit too small). The owner seemed to like the setup (handling).
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Old May 3, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Well, I needed to get these tires today.. So my pick was determined by availablity.. I went with the 205/55/15, and am happy with them.. The falkens seem to be a good bang for the buck..
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Old May 3, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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How much did you pay for them??
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Old May 5, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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like 75 bucks a tire... My truck was stolen on monday, so I needed tires for my 7 Asap. Althought, iv seen them around for around 65 a tire aswell.
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