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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 06:45 PM
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Best Tires on 15''


I have 235 60 R15, but I am looking for better handling without going to 16 or 17 inch right now.. What size would ya all recommend...
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 03:53 AM
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i just bought 225/50/15 on my camaro. it looks good, but i dont have the stock wheels and it sits slightly inside the wheel-well. it did lower the car about an inch and half, then i had to lower my spring to make up the gap around the tires or it makes the wheel look too small. now my car sits lower, but damn it looks good.

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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 09:41 PM
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If you are looking for high performance tires for 15" rims you will find that about your only choice is 225/60. You can get Yoko AVS intermediates in 235/60.
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Old Sep 17, 2001 | 01:21 PM
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Dunlop SP8000's in 245/50ZR15. They really shouldn't be mounted on rims narrower than 8".

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Old Sep 18, 2001 | 11:11 PM
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Yeah, they aren't bad but I think they look a little small (height wise) on a thirdgen.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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I'm running 235/60r15 BFG Radial T/As. They seem to be the best size for the smallish 15" rim. You might be able to put on a 245/60, but you most likely won't corner as well because of more sidewall area.

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Old Sep 23, 2001 | 04:16 PM
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