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Time for new tires?
It’s about time for tires. Will a 225-50-15 fit on the OE Stukes (sp?), phone dial wheels? First owner had 215-60-15’s on her. Nice prices on the Falken’s from Edge Racing but I wonder about them.
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09-11-2007, 09:05 AM
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Phone dials aren't Fuchs (pronounced roughly "fukes") wheels.
A 225/50 will have approximately 866 revolutions per mile. A 215/60 will have approximately 826 revolutions per mile. You will make your speedometer and odometer read approximately 5% fast (i.e. when the odometer says you've traveled 105 miles, you will only have gone 100) if you use the 225/50 series tires. They should physically fit though, since they are shorter, and since the optional wheels with the sport package were 225/50 R16 which means that the width should be OK.
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09-11-2007, 09:50 AM
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Okay, thanks Aaron...great information.
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09-11-2007, 10:03 AM
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09-11-2007, 10:51 AM
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No, the rotation differential doesn’t bother me; I’ll remember it though when calculating speed. Again thanks.
I’ve always cherished a good handling car so the 50-series it shall be. I like the look as well. Does anyone know about the Falkens (with a 360 tread-wear index…a bit high). I’m also considering Yokohama with a 280 tread-wear index.
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09-11-2007, 11:06 AM
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I Had To Replace The Tires On My 944, Went With The Yoko Es100 225/50/15 Rear , And 205/55/15 Front. The Grip Is Inspiring, And So Far They Have Worn Very Evenly. The Specs On The 205/55/15 865 Revs Per Mile, 7.5 Inch Tread Width, 24" Diameter. Specs On The 225/50/15 886 Revs Per Mile, Tread Width 8.3 Inches, 24" Diameter.
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09-18-2007, 08:48 AM
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How about that! I decided on the 225/50/15 Yokohoma Es100’s for all four a few days ago. Had an ancient set of Yoko’s on one of my Sciroccos and swear it was the best tires I have ever used. Why do you run a different size from front to rear?
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09-18-2007, 10:42 AM
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Isn't that what they had stock? Staggered setup?
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09-19-2007, 06:38 AM
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Tires
I recently replaced my stock 215-60-15's with 225-50-15's. They fit just fine, and have less flex in the side wall. I really like them. Some people run thinner tires up front. I was told this is done to prevent over stear in the turbo cars. Don't know for a fact though. I went with the same width front and back, that way I can rotate the to prolong tire life. Hopre this helps.
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09-19-2007, 07:55 AM
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The NA cars came with the same size tires on all wheels.
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