Front Tire Size

[dcurtis]

I am getting some draglite wheels, 15-8 rear and 15-5 front, on the rear I am going to run a 265/50-15, my question is what would be a good size for the front? I can't seem to figure out a good size for a 5 inch wide wheel, all I want is a tire that is about 25.5 or close to that since the rears are 25.7 I believe, just want something that will look good with the rears. Thanks

 

[mike93lx]

how about a 225/60 15 ?

 

[mike93lx]

one thing though, make sure you match the speed ratings or you'll get wierd and potentially unsafe handling

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

15x5...You will need like a 175 or a 185. Usually 6 inch wheels will take a 195-205.

 

[87foxstang]

yea i wouldnt go with the 225 on a 5" wide rim. I used to run 225's on my 7" wide ponys and they had a somewhat bulging sidewall. I believe its a 185 my buddy runs on his 15x5's and they look good.

 

[dcurtis]

Yeah I don't want any tire bulge, at least not as much as a 225 on a 5 inch wheel, I want a fairly skinny front, I just don't feel safe running with the 3.5 wide wheels so I am going the 5 inch route, I know a lot of people who do run the 3.5's but they rarely street drive their cars, and mine is a daily driver so I want something bigger, just not as big as stock.

 

[87foxstang]

yea the 3.5" front wouldnt be AS stable on the street. A 5" on the front would be nice

 

[dcurtis]

I've been looking around and I think I will get some 185/65/15's, they will be about half an inch shorter but that will be ok. Now the problem is going to be picking a brand. Any suggestions?

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

kuhmo makes nice skinnies fairly cheap

 

[dcurtis]

I think I may get a 275/50 instead of the 265/50 because the only 265 I can find is cooper cobra's and I dont trust those tires.

 

[rd]

I am using 165sr15's. One set on 3 in Convo Pros and one set on 5 in Draglites.

They are hard to find lately.