I've done a search and all I could come up with are tire sizes for 16-18". I have a '96 SE so I have 215/60/15 stock tires which need to be replaced. Can I go any wider on these stock rims, or should I just stay w/the oem size? Also, only 2 of my tires are going bald, the other 2 are still nearly perfect. Can I get say, 2 pirellis and keep the 2 stock tires, or should I just buy 2 OEM tires.

 

stay w/the stock size

and you can have two different companies of tires on your car just put the tires w/the most thread on the front...FWD.....

 

With a 6.5" wide rim you can go with a 225/60/15. Which I have on my car. While you can have different tires on your car it is not recommend since each manufacturer and each tire from a manufacturer has different handling/adhesion characteristics. For example softer tire, one maybe better in dry but not wet....you get the idea.

FYI I have the Dunlop SP5000 on my car. Great tire for the $$$. If money is not an issue, go for Michelin Pilots.

Chris

 

Actually, recent tests have shown that you should put your best (new) tires on the REAR axle . . . regardless of FWD, RWD, or AWD.
The performance tests show doing so will reduce oversteer significantly . . . and oversteer, though parking-lot fun, requires much greater driver skill and concentration, which most have not acquired.

 

I just heard the same thing.

Back to the regular topic, My personal recommendation would be 225/60/15s on the stock rims. Also, did you check out Dunlop SP Sport A2s? That size (ANY 15", really) is pretty cheap at tirerack, and sears/NTB will match it if you add in shippign charges. Then, try to get them to throw in free a install. They almost ALWAYS will if you buy Road hazard. I got them to do it because I reasoned that if I had gone to tirerack, I would not pay sales tax. They will cave eventually...