Tire Width Question

SSPGARY · #1 05-04-2009, 11:01 AM

Over the years I've noticed that not all 225 60 15 tires are the same width ( some up to 1/2" difference ). I'm about to install a set of Goodyear Eagle GT HRs on my car and am wondering if they fill the rim nicely? Any pics?
Thanks
Gary

28HopUp · #2 05-04-2009, 11:38 AM

According to TireRack, they'll fit fine on a 15" rim with a width range of 6-8".

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

In terms of size, I recently installed 255/60R15 BFG Radial TA's on the back of my SSP. Love the look of the taller, wider tire.

FlyinTiger · #3 05-19-2009, 08:39 PM

Goodyears always appear the widest. The tires on mine appear tiny in comparison to Goodyear or BFG's. I will go back to Goodyear upon the next replacement. But I have to admit, our V-rated choices are getting more and more limited. I just don't like the feel of the H rated tires. Rubber compound is too hard for me.

SSPGARY · #4 05-20-2009, 11:27 AM

I just put a set of Eagle GT HRs on and they are narrower than what I had on. I may sell them and switch to BFG G Force Sports instead because they were a lot wider. Funny how the same tire size differs by manufacturer?

mac88chp · #5 05-20-2009, 02:17 PM

You'll be very happy with the looks and performance of the BFGs.

SSPGARY · #6 05-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Would you believe these tires are on back order til mid November!! I guess 15s aren't as popular as before.

WSP-SSP · #7 05-20-2009, 06:04 PM

i put a set of eagle gt IIs on mine, 235s, really fill in good, very beefy

88stang · #8 05-20-2009, 07:55 PM

Kumhos arent as wide as Bfgoodrich tires. Or they look like it anyway.