2007 Swift Tire Options

Postby **Mini** » June 26th, 2013, 6:56 pm

Tires need replacing (front are done... not sure if I changing 2 or all 4 yet)

currently run 205/50 on OEM 15" wheels. Don't like the fact that the overall diameter is so far from stock (185/60 15) so I am considering other sizes. Thinking of going to 195/55 15. What do you guys think?

Only getting the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 in that size though (for my budget). That's what I have on currently... and really not impressed by them. What else have you guys used?

I'm getting the Kumho Ecsta AST at Wheel Wizard in 205/50 and am leaning towards though (but not excited about the size as mentioned above).

Haven't bought tires in Trinidad in like 4 years... who sells Hankook?

Postby **Dave** » June 27th, 2013, 8:24 am

Tyre Centre are the dealers
Tyre Clinic has the Sumitomo, ask for the ZIII
Honestly, there is no tyre that will satisfy you if u still drive like u did before u left and esp if you want to re-enter autocross
I can give you a heads up on some foreign used if you want but you may have to search in the pile.

Postby **pete** » June 27th, 2013, 11:23 am

What's wrong with the overall diameter being different from stock?

I'm using 205/50R16s and it's fine.

Postby **Mini** » June 27th, 2013, 1:34 pm

pete wrote:What's wrong with the overall diameter being different from stock?

I'm using 205/50R16s and it's fine.

it just really throws off your speedo and odo. See link below for by how much:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

the 205/50 R16 is closer to the stock tire size than the 205/50 R15.

With my 205/50 R15's my speed might say 140, but I'm really only going 135 :-)

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That said... I found some Falken Ziex's in 195/55 R15 .. but they only have 2... going to take the 2 for now (as my fronts are critical)... and look around for the other two