cjbechtel

So guys, I would like to hear what you know about tire and wheel weight. I have 225/50/15 and am looking to get new tires. Should I go with 215s or 205s because of weight or does none of this really matter. I guess what i am really asking is: Is the extra tire width worth the extra weight?

1987RX7guy

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I think this is like a diminishing returns thing. There is probably a sweet spot where the tire is wide enough for good traction and you aren't loosing much to the weight. But if you go too far you will not get a worthwhile increas in performance.


Santiago

cjbechtel

perhaps a nice set of 215s would do the job. Anyone else have any advice or past experience?

13bpower

How much power are you putting down?

cjbechtel

91 NA with exhaust, thats all. I am mostly wondering about handling, not putting the power down.

Scott 89t2

how wide are your rims? stock 15's ? is what like 6 or 6.5? I probably woudln't go over 205. anymore will just make it buldge and handle worse.

JGard18

yeah, stick with 205's

von

I had 225s on my 16x7 inch enkie rse rims. Handled better than my friends miata