195/50/15 tires

Peter Jackson jacksopc@earthlink.net
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:37:50 -0600


Matt wrote:
> I believe that the stock wheels are 15"x6.5", is that correct? With a 6.5"
> wheel width, I feel that it's a wash between 205/50 and 195/50. The 205's are
> wider, but will have more squish in the sidewall, because it's a taller
> sidewall and because the 195's will be stretched out more on the 6.5" wheel.

The stock 200 wheels are only 6" wide. When I went to 205/50 from
195/50, I felt more squirm in the tires. I think it was because of the
sidewalls. IMO, 195/50s on 6"wide and 205/50 on 7" wide wheels.

Peter J
96 SE-R