[racer]

I used to run 205-60 front and 215-60 rear on 7 and 8 x 15 fuchs (and also 6/7x15 cookies) on my SC. I used to call them my "buicks" cause it really softened up the ride. Also made it easy (fun?) to slide the car around because the grip was so much less than R comps that I used at the track.

Kind of odd to think, but I have to believe that some of todays "all season" tires are no worse for grip than the "new" tires these cars had 20+ years ago. Many have become so "spoiled" by the grip or R (or near R) compound tires that it accelerated the movement away from 15"s.

IIRC, typical OEM sizes were 185/70 front, 215/60 rear.. 195/65 front, 215/60 rear.


Most "performance" tires are available in 50 series like the 205-50 and 225-50 sizes. For a "street" car, this may lead to a harsh ride and unsightly fender gap issues.