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07-08-2007, 02:13 AM | #1 |
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205/50/15 vs. 205/55/15: pics?
So I know 205/55/15 is a correct "plus zero" sizing that offers a bunch of high-performance tire options. However, it seems many people opt for the 205/50/15 size instead. Why is that? Just for the look?
Anyone care to post up pics of their cars with either size tire for comparison's sake?
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also you get 1/2 and inch of room to play with when lowering the vehicle, the 55's will give you a little more tucked look but the sidewall is a bit tall for my taste and they weigh more
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07-08-2007, 03:24 AM | #3 |
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I just wasn't sure if there was some inherent rubbing issues with the 55-series tires.
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I think you would be totally fine with a 205/55/15 and a 2 inch drop with a +40 or better offset
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If you haven't dropped the car or don't plan to, then don't run 205/50's bcause they will look ridiculously tiny! |
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205 50 15 was 0.2% of my OEM size 14 inches
why get 205 55 when the 205 50 are perfectly made to fit there ! |
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well, the base does come with 14's and you are correct, you can get other packages with 15 inch stock steelies and that I guess is what other people are referring to as the standard I agree 205/50/15 is going to look quite small on stock suspension, I am lowered 2.8 in front and 2.3 in the rear and I wouldn't want 205/55/15 on my car, no way, I'd be rubbing big time for sure in the front
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07-12-2007, 06:20 PM | #8 |
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Does anyone have pics of 205/55/15s on a Yaris?
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07-12-2007, 06:25 PM | #9 |
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I think that the difference would be 1/4 of an inch less gap if I am not mistaken.
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I hear ya, but I'd still like to see some pics if anyone has them. :-)
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You will also accelerate faster with the shorter tire.
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205-55-15's can cost up to 20% more than 205-50-15's. also, fewer brands offer 205-55-15.
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Well, I'd be getting Yokohama AVS ES100s. That's what I have on my Rays wheels right now and I love them. Tire Rack stocks them in the 55 series ($81 a tire); I'm sure America's Tire can get them, too.
Ultimately, I'd like to see a lowered Yaris liftback on 205/50/15s and 205/55/15s to see the visual difference.
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