what rubber for a jetta?

[Porschekid962]

The stock tires are finally shot. Rims are 15 inch steelies, original rubber was 195/65/15. I was thinking something like 205, 215/45,50/15.

Im no tire expert so please help, any suggestions while were at it? All socal driving so they dont have to be great in snow or ice but somewhat decent in the rain, I have a very short commute so its not a big deal.

[RickM]

I'd see if Tire Rack has Sumitomo HR 200s in that size. For the price the tire are phenomenal.

[concentric]

Which model/year Jetta?
I did Kumho Ecsta MXs on my VR6, they're just ok. Not a lot of traction, I spin them a lot in the wet. I had some type of sport Dunlop on there before, those were pretty good.

The Yoko AVS ES100s I have on the P-Car are really nice.

EDIT: Use this calculator if you're interested in trying to match the stock tire diameter: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

JCM

[Porschekid962]

its an 03 baseline, 2.0L I4 stick, totally stock and if i do anything it will be to tint the windows. Maybe lower it a tad. All the money is going towards a new toy.

I found Kumho's and dunlop sp sport 5000's in 50 series from 195, 205, 215 and 225. I think the 225 is a bit too much tire for that motor though.

Would 205's be around the best for fun street driving? No I dont race on the street I just like going through corners a bit faster, nothing unsafe.