Why no 225/55-15's?
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Why no 225/55-15's?
Why don't tire manufacturers make a 225/55-15? It seems to be a logical size to produce. There is really no wider tire size to replace the factory 205/60-15's that came stock. I want to keep the diameter the same and the 225/55's are the only size that would work but they don't make it. I found some comp tires in that size and one set of street tires that are way to expensive. Why would they overlook such an obvious size?
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As soon as you drop below a 60 profile, you're undoubtably in the performance tire category. While 10 years ago, 15 inches was considered a performce rim diameter, it's not anymore.
You have to go to 16's or larger of you want a wider range of performance tire sizes.
You have to go to 16's or larger of you want a wider range of performance tire sizes.
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I have 225 50ZR 15's on my car. Dunlop Sport SP 8000. Theyre 1/2" smaller in diameter than stock tires, but that is a good thing. It has the same effect as shorteding the gear ratio.
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Hmmmm... you can get Micheline Pilots of one sort or another (touring tires, not performance tires, and they suck) in 225/55/15 for about $200 each if you are dead set on that size. I went to 225/60/15, a bit taller, but they work ok. BE VERY SURE you are using a narrow carcass tire, like my Yokohama AVS dB tires... or they will rub the spring perches in the front.
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I bought the 225/50/15's from Canadian Tire and work just fine for 400 bucks CAD. They are called Pacemark. They do the job. They have small arrows around the tire which looks kinda neat