Hey i need confirmation on this

p205/65r15's will fit on the stock rims of an 89 240sx correct?
or will they be to wide in the front and rub the wheel well?

Thanks,
Kyle

 

u will be all right..you should go for 205/60/15 though..

 

whats the advantage of 60 over 65? i was wondering because i can pick up 4 winter tires for 50$ from my friend who used them for one season on a 1994 bmw 325i
what does the 65 stand for exactly?

i know the first numbers is the width in mm
the last is the tire size
letter is the speed rating
missing the last one

 

I forgot ur up north and get a lot of snow. The 65 would actually be better for you because of the snow. the 65 stands for the Aspect Ratio - Percentage of tread width that equals the sidewall height.

 

yeah so...numerically speaking...

205/65/15 65 = 65% of 205mm

 

The advantage is, your car will sit about 10.25mm higher on 65 tires compare to 60 tires. So you have a bit less chance to be stuck in snow.

 

On the same note, disadvantage is that the taller sidewall will flex more during hard cornering. Basic tire aspect ratio stuff, no worries if you're dealing with snow, and not curves

 

alright, thanks for the info its a real help.
i picked up the tires and ill see how they handle after i finish up with the new rotors and brakes


Kyle

 

Well, I sort of on the same boat. But I have the 93 seven spoke alloy, stock is i believe 195/60-15. . As far as I know, 205/60-15 would be safe, but what do you guys think of 205/55-15 or even 205/50-15? ?

I think 50 might be pushing it too much, cost problems here and there. . . I'd like to hear you guys' suggestions! =)

 

The 55 series will work for sure, as for the 50... im pretty sure it will fit, but not 100%