Versa Stock Tire/Wheel Fitting

[versabbo]

Hello, Recently bought the Versa and immediately noticed the stock tires just squeaked too much. The stock tires are 185/65/r15. Rim=15x5.5"

According to net calculator 205 is the widest it can fit. If i want to stay with the stock wheels. Will 205/60/r15 give me any problems?

Thanks

[whiterps13]

Hmm, I honestly dont know much about 15x5.5's so I cant give you any advice on the tire size.

What I can tell you is that wider tires arent going to get rid of your "sqeaking" problem. Either the tire pressure is too low, or the econo-box tires simply arent cutting it for you. Instead of wider tires, I would suggest going with more of a performance oriented tire. Start looking around tire rack and see what your options are for such a weak size.

[versabbo]

The stock tires are Continental ContiPro Contact. They seems to be in the mid price range at $63 per tire. Dont see why they will squeak that much. They squeak when accelerating, braking and cornering.

[naed240sx]

Man, I dunno wtf you are talking about. Tires don't squeak. Ever. Maybe it is some suspension component.

At any rate, running 205 width tires on 15x5.5 is a really bad idea. Stick with the stock width.

[SeVa-S13]

Do you mean they squeal? As in they're losing traction a bit? That has more to do with the tire compound than the width, especially on such a narrow wheel.

I'd suggest looking into some high performance street tires, and being in CA you don't have to worry about snow.

[naed240sx]

Do you mean they squeal? As in they're losing traction a bit? That has more to do with the tire compound than the width, especially on such a narrow wheel.

Yep. If this is true, then you need to stop driving your versa like a racecar, or get some wider wheels and stickier tires.

[versabbo]

yah, i meant squeal. I would probably get 195 65. higher performance tire after a year or so.

thanks