205 50r15 on stock steelies with Tein S springs?

[IllusionX]

I would get thinner tires for the winter though. 205's will drive like crap around here. (New England)

[fourbangingfun]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

I would get thinner tires for the winter though. 205's will drive like crap around here. (New England)

I was worried about them being too wide as well as too tall. I got them off of craigslist and they were just too good of a deal to pass up, so I figured id take a chance with them.

Just as long as I'm not at risk for the sidewalls popping off of the rims then I'm okay with it. I don't really drive spirited anyways. Low and slow for me lol


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[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by fourbangingfun

I was worried about them being too wide as well as too tall. I got them off of craigslist and they were just too good of a deal to pass up, so I figured id take a chance with them.

Just as long as I'm not at risk for the sidewalls popping off of the rims then I'm okay with it. I don't really drive spirited anyways. Low and slow for me lol


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They won't pop off.. 205/50 is the pretty much the limit on a 15x5.5 wheel.

Since you got them used.. Mind checking what is the fabrication date?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11


Anyways, be prepared to get stuck this winter!

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

I would get thinner tires for the winter though. 205's will drive like crap around here. (New England)

This. Traction in the winter is a function of pressure: larger contact patch = lower pressure = lower grip. Also, wider tires will plow much more, making it harder to go through drifts or un-plowed areas. I went about as skinny as possible for mine: 175/70R14 all around and have grip in almost any condition.