from 215/60/15 to 205/55/15 ?
from 215/60/15 to 205/55/15 ?
getting new tires for my 95 Se with factoy 15 rims. Problem is that the tires i am looking at only comes with 205/55/15, which is the closest to factory size(215/60/15).
Anyone done it before? i know the tires is gonner be a little bit skinner and shorter comparing to stock ones, but does it effect handling THAT much?
Anyone done it before? i know the tires is gonner be a little bit skinner and shorter comparing to stock ones, but does it effect handling THAT much?
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Don't buy them. Stick with the 215/60/15s. Consider the Yokohama Avid H4S which would be perfect for your climate and are rated at 60K miles.
I have the 15" sawblades and like you are restricted to some extent by tire choice.
I have the 15" sawblades and like you are restricted to some extent by tire choice.
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I was going to mention BF Goodrich Traction TA as my choice was down to them or the Yokohama Avid H4S. I got a super deal on the H4S and chose them.
Both tires are rated at 60K. The Traction TAs apparently will outhandle the Avid H4S in wet, dry and snow conditions. The H4S are quieter and provide a more comfortable ride.
Snow and ice aren't a factor for me. Two complaints I have seen registered against the Traction TAs on tirerack are they can be noisy and may result in lower fuel economy than what buyers are accustomed to in their previous tires. They are about 4 lbs. per tire heavier than the H4S, so would add more unsprung weight to the vehicle, ie. the equivalent of about 128 pounds to the car.
Unless you are near the mountains, and if you do a lot of highway driving, I would opt for the H4S.
If you drive in snow and are an aggressive driver in dry and wet conditions, I would opt for the Traction TAs. I have no complaints about the H4S's ability to handle rainy conditions.
In any case, these are probably the two best high-performance all-season tires for 15" rims for a Maxima, IMHO.
I hope this helps.
Both tires are rated at 60K. The Traction TAs apparently will outhandle the Avid H4S in wet, dry and snow conditions. The H4S are quieter and provide a more comfortable ride.
Snow and ice aren't a factor for me. Two complaints I have seen registered against the Traction TAs on tirerack are they can be noisy and may result in lower fuel economy than what buyers are accustomed to in their previous tires. They are about 4 lbs. per tire heavier than the H4S, so would add more unsprung weight to the vehicle, ie. the equivalent of about 128 pounds to the car.
Unless you are near the mountains, and if you do a lot of highway driving, I would opt for the H4S.
If you drive in snow and are an aggressive driver in dry and wet conditions, I would opt for the Traction TAs. I have no complaints about the H4S's ability to handle rainy conditions.
In any case, these are probably the two best high-performance all-season tires for 15" rims for a Maxima, IMHO.
I hope this helps.
Thankx, good to know. 
Ride quality is NOT my concern at all, gas millege is somewhat important but i would give it up for handling anydays. LOL
I guess i will go for the BFs unless i can save up enough for bigger rims (or 97+ se rims)
Ride quality is NOT my concern at all, gas millege is somewhat important but i would give it up for handling anydays. LOL
I guess i will go for the BFs unless i can save up enough for bigger rims (or 97+ se rims)
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