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0100 · 12-20-2003, 10:32 PM

I have 15x6.5 wheels and want to run STS this year.

What tire size do you recommend for STS/daily driver?

or if I get another set of tires.

What tire size do you recommend I use for autoX only?

Not much out there for dedicated autoX tires for 15" wheels.

205/50 15's and that's about it They have 225/50 15's but don't know if they will fit. Anyone running 225/50 15's on an S13 in STS?

Thanks.

DS 240R · 12-21-2003, 11:09 AM

I've heard you can fit up to a 235 on an S13 without problems, so the 225 would probably be no problem.

0100 · 12-21-2003, 11:21 AM

Is that up front or just the rear?

Can a 225/50 fit on a 6.5" wide wheel?

DS 240R · 12-21-2003, 07:44 PM

I've put 225/50's on 6" wheels before, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially for autocross; it tends to make the car feel really squishy as the sidewall rolls around.

*sykikchimp* · 12-22-2003, 09:42 PM

unless your getting tires with extremely stiff sidewalls, then don't run tires that wide on stock wheels.

205/55 - 15 works wonderful.

Chernobyl · 12-26-2003, 05:46 PM

For best performance in STS, get Falken azenis sports in 205/(whatever sidewall is available)-15

I would never run 225 on a 6.5" wheel, but some people do, especially in autox. Seems a bit wide to me, but to each their own. Definitely get azenis though, they are by far the best tires for that class.

jy116 · 01-07-2004, 04:46 AM

What about 215/55? Thats pretty close to stock diameter. Gives a little wider patch of rubber for you...

I was looking on tire rack. They have Kumho K-somethings and one other brand i forgot for that size. But probably cant compare to Azenis... worth a try if 205 isnt wide enough

AKADriver · 01-07-2004, 12:12 PM

With your existing wheels, the 205/50-15 Falken Azenis would be the ONLY tire worth using for STS. This tire isn't very daily driving friendly though... They suck in the wet, and the short 205/50 size will spin the engine much faster at speed. They also wear somewhat quickly.

For more of a daily driver compromise, look at the Dunlop FM901 or Yokohama AVS ES100, both in 205/55-15.

Don't go over 205 with that wheel width!

IMO, the ultimate STS tire choice for the 240SX is the 225/45-17 Falken Azenis. If you can save your money for some inexpensive 17" wheels, you're golden. You don't need a $2000 set of forged 17x9 +15 offset wheels to fit that tire size like some people would suggest, it will work great on a common 17x7.5 +40 provided you don't have coilovers.

*DSC* · 01-07-2004, 01:56 PM

I've daily driven on azenis for the last 2 years, its worth it. they last 10-14 months for me driving about 20,000mi a year. Dry, dirt, wet, snow, ice...i've driven them on it all and I like them

For the price and performance, you can't beat them. Although there are better tires for bad weather conditions, I think the azenis is a great tire.

On stock s14 SE wheels (they are 6.5 wide right? or 7?) the 205/55/16 azenis actually bulge a little bit. I wouldn't go any higher.

12-20-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	STS class What tire size for 15"? I have 15x6.5 wheels and want to run STS this year. What tire size do you recommend for STS/daily driver? or if I get another set of tires. What tire size do you recommend I use for autoX only? Not much out there for dedicated autoX tires for 15" wheels. 205/50 15's and that's about it They have 225/50 15's but don't know if they will fit. Anyone running 225/50 15's on an S13 in STS? Thanks.

12-22-2003, 09:42 PM	#5
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 43 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	unless your getting tires with extremely stiff sidewalls, then don't run tires that wide on stock wheels. 205/55 - 15 works wonderful. __________________

01-07-2004, 04:46 AM	#7
jy116 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkeley, CALifornia Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What about 215/55? Thats pretty close to stock diameter. Gives a little wider patch of rubber for you... I was looking on tire rack. They have Kumho K-somethings and one other brand i forgot for that size. But probably cant compare to Azenis... worth a try if 205 isnt wide enough __________________ KYB AGX w/ dust boots $500obo... sadly serious

12-21-2003, 11:09 AM	#2
DS 240R Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LA, CA, in the shop... Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard you can fit up to a 235 on an S13 without problems, so the 225 would probably be no problem.

12-21-2003, 11:21 AM	#3
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Is that up front or just the rear? Can a 225/50 fit on a 6.5" wide wheel?

12-21-2003, 07:44 PM	#4
DS 240R Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LA, CA, in the shop... Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've put 225/50's on 6" wheels before, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially for autocross; it tends to make the car feel really squishy as the sidewall rolls around.

12-26-2003, 05:46 PM	#6
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 41 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	For best performance in STS, get Falken azenis sports in 205/(whatever sidewall is available)-15 I would never run 225 on a 6.5" wheel, but some people do, especially in autox. Seems a bit wide to me, but to each their own. Definitely get azenis though, they are by far the best tires for that class.

01-07-2004, 12:12 PM	#8
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 42 Posts: 3,475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	With your existing wheels, the 205/50-15 Falken Azenis would be the ONLY tire worth using for STS. This tire isn't very daily driving friendly though... They suck in the wet, and the short 205/50 size will spin the engine much faster at speed. They also wear somewhat quickly. For more of a daily driver compromise, look at the Dunlop FM901 or Yokohama AVS ES100, both in 205/55-15. Don't go over 205 with that wheel width! IMO, the ultimate STS tire choice for the 240SX is the 225/45-17 Falken Azenis. If you can save your money for some inexpensive 17" wheels, you're golden. You don't need a $2000 set of forged 17x9 +15 offset wheels to fit that tire size like some people would suggest, it will work great on a common 17x7.5 +40 provided you don't have coilovers.

01-07-2004, 01:56 PM	#9
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've daily driven on azenis for the last 2 years, its worth it. they last 10-14 months for me driving about 20,000mi a year. Dry, dirt, wet, snow, ice...i've driven them on it all and I like them For the price and performance, you can't beat them. Although there are better tires for bad weather conditions, I think the azenis is a great tire. On stock s14 SE wheels (they are 6.5 wide right? or 7?) the 205/55/16 azenis actually bulge a little bit. I wouldn't go any higher.