225/55/15 or wider for 7"

bbeck · 06-05-2003, 09:17 PM

Know of some good tires for 7" wide rim? I would like to go with the 225/55/15's, but haven't really found much of a selection. Know of any good tires of this size, or wider that will work with equivelant height?

[Modified by bbeck, 10:33 AM 6/16/2003]

leadfoot4 · 06-06-2003, 09:58 AM

Brandon, what kind of car?

BAM92 · 06-08-2003, 04:31 AM

http://www.tirerack.com seems to have all your answers. :thumbs:

bbeck · 06-09-2003, 12:20 PM

It's my everyday driver- 88 beretta.
tirerack.com is a good site, but it isn't the same as personal opinion from the forum. I was hoping for some suggestions.

[Modified by bbeck, 11:21 AM 6/9/2003]

leadfoot4 · 06-10-2003, 08:28 AM

Are you looking for high performance tires or good all-around, all season tires?

bbeck · 06-11-2003, 02:51 PM

Something with a good wear, so I don't have to replace them real quick, but with good performance. I won't be driving it through the winter

bbeck · 06-11-2003, 02:52 PM

Has anyone here ever run this size tire? Any recommendations?

leadfoot4 · 06-11-2003, 03:24 PM

Off the top of my head, the new Dunlop is supposed to be pretty good. I think it's the A2 sport? I'd look at the Tire Rack site, or maybe Vulcan Tire for some Falkens. I recently put a set of Falkens on my wife's car, and so far, I like them. Not positive about your size, though.

bbeck · 06-11-2003, 03:30 PM

the only tire that tirerack shows is the Michelin Pilot HX MXM.

leadfoot4 · 06-12-2003, 07:51 AM

It seems that the next question would be why that particular size? Are you trying to meet a very specific diameter?

bbeck · 06-16-2003, 11:32 AM

I just want some meatier looking tires for my rims.

leadfoot4 · 06-17-2003, 07:46 AM

I think that a 236/60/15 would be about the same diameter as the 225/55, although a little wider, and you probably be able to find more of a selection, since mid 80s Firebirds used them as original equipment.