Would it be better or worse to increase from 205/65/15 to 215/60/15 or even 225/60/15 on the steel rims? Thanks.

 

not sure but get low pros! i made the mistake of getting taller tires and now i have lots of tire flex. i swithced from 205 to 215 but the tires are too tall, major loss in performance, does fill the wheel gaps nicely though.

 

What is flex? And do you have any pics?

 

Tire flex is when you make a turn really fast, the tires will bend causing some sort of mushy feelings..

Sorry, no pics unless by drawing it in MS paint.

 

stick 2 205/65/15 for the steel rims...
i think 215/60/15 might work but maybe ur speedometer might be off..plus the steel rim is very narrow..i think its 6'' wide..

 

I think most 215 60 15 can fit 6' as the minimal rim width.
Speedometer even with stock tires isn't 100% accurate.

 

Thanks, I know what you mean by mushy.