215 vs 205

[Slammed0]

Ok, so I read the tire guide. I understand I can put a 215/50/17 on my stock rim. What I didn't see (or notice anyways) is this.........

Is there really a benefit of running a 215 over a 205? I understand it is a "wider" tire, but is there that much more width to even make a difference?

Cause maybe I am missing the point, but from what I understand it isn't very much wider or taller.

[evo77]

Although the tire is physically wider, the difference is minimal at best.

But look at it from this perspective-their cheaper than 205's, and have extra sidewall for a little more comfort, why not go with 215's?

[ReDsRtKiD]

well if he really is "slammed" then I could see why.

i have 400+whp & jus boughta new pair of 205's. gotta stay tucked.

[Slammed0]

Lol, ya, well my fender clearance is pushing it already with the stock 205. So maybe I should stick with the stock size.

And ya, I did notice the 215s were cheaper. I don't know why but I found that odd.

Hmmmm........decisions, decisions. Thanks guys.

[Zero_psi]

215 ftw

[lilbroSRT]

dude with 215 you are making your sidewall weaker and degrading your handling, i wish i just stayed with good old 205s

[BI_SRT-4]

i run 215's all day with re-inforced sidewall and when you bring the air pressure down. these things really stick.

[Slammed0]

Ive heard great reviews on the General Tire UHPs. Not sure how their sidewalls are.

[stowaway]

super soft

[indian srt-4]

i run 215/50/17 bfg traction t/a's, i am on goldline springs and every now and then over a big bump the front tire rubs. The tires are great though

[ChicagoBoost]

Good Lord this topic could be debated for a long ass time. Excluding all suspension factors, I'm not sure how much an extra 10mm is going to do for traction. My buddy runs the General Exclaim UHPs and loves them. The sidewall is pretty damn soft though, as mentioned. Also, I think the UHPs only come with a 45 sidewall. You're going to want to 215/50/17, even though there aren't many selections in that size.

[Slammed0]

Ya I figured it all boils down to opinions. But I thought I would ask. I appreciate the feedback guys. I'm really leaning on just heading back to stock size.

[supermancjl]

was told by a tirerack tech that putting a 215 on a stock wheel would not be wise due to you "pinching" the tire to get it to fit on the stock wheel, this in turn would cause the middle of the tire to bulge in the end giving you less traction because the tire is not completely meeting with the pavement. He said it is possible though. Thats what I was told anyway

[stowaway]

if you're talking 215/45-17, they are right. 215/50-17 is fine.

[supermancjl]

Quote: Originally Posted by stowaway

if you're talking 215/45-17, they are right. 215/50-17 is fine.

i told em 215-50-17...he may have gotten confused