I just recently purchased a set of stock 15" SE alloys for my s13. The tires I opted to go with were the Falken Ziex ZE-512's. They were 53 bucks a peice with free shipping at discount tire direct, so I was pretty happy.
I went with the 205/60 size, same as the "summer tires" on some SE model 240s. I knoticed that the 205/60 tires were 53 each, but the 205/55 size is 73 each. Why is that? I would think one size down would only be a small change in price... heres the specs below:
205/60R-15 91H BTreadwear: 420 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: HR
205/55R-15 88H BTreadwear: 300 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: VR
Does the lower treadwear rating mean its a softer compound? It also has a lower load rating... but higher speed rating.
Also Good or Bad comments are welcomed on the tire choice, flame away!
Thanks!
Falken Ziex ZE-512
you'd want to run the air pressure higher, the reason the tire in the 205-55-15(listein in michelins mast fitment as a plus zero optional fitment) costs more is a few reasons:-less made(it fits less cars, thusly less are made, the price per unit manufacturing wise is greater..)-higher performance tread compound (again making the manufacturing costs greater)
there ya go
good choice in tires, I woulda bought the 205-55-15 though.... AZ hitman loves his 512's-chet
there ya go
good choice in tires, I woulda bought the 205-55-15 though.... AZ hitman loves his 512's-chet-
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Basically im coming from steelies and 195/60 Firehawk GTAs (yikes!!). From what I hear I'm actually pretty lucky with the tires, most have had to replace 2/4 due to balancing issues. I only have slight issue with one in the front.
Hopefully the new rims and tires will be a decent step up from what I have now. Having a wider tread (205 vs 195) will definately improves handling but Im wondering how much my choice (60 vs 55 is 20mm larger diameter i think) will effect the feel (more tread squirm?). FYI I chose the 60 because it looks like it "fits" better in the wheel well, fender gap is kinda large. I am putting in Prokits and GR2s to fix as much of the fender gap as possible, but i also need something to fill it better as well.
Hopefully the new rims and tires will be a decent step up from what I have now. Having a wider tread (205 vs 195) will definately improves handling but Im wondering how much my choice (60 vs 55 is 20mm larger diameter i think) will effect the feel (more tread squirm?). FYI I chose the 60 because it looks like it "fits" better in the wheel well, fender gap is kinda large. I am putting in Prokits and GR2s to fix as much of the fender gap as possible, but i also need something to fill it better as well.