15" Tire Recommendations for 2022

[w3wilkes]

Here's what 205/60/15's look like on the car with stock suspension..

[Racer X]

I don’t have them mounted yet, but I picked up a set of BF Goodrich tires recently for one of my Z cars. I also picked up a set of Konig Rewind wheels. I’m thinking it will be a perfect combination for my  Z.

 

[Patcon]

What size are your BFG's?

[Pilgrim]

On 7/6/2022 at 12:01 PM, SteveJ said:

While the Radial TAs are available in that size, they really aren't performance tires.

I think they're about as "performance" as anything you and I can find for our 15-inch wheels. 

[SteveJ]

7 minutes ago, Pilgrim said:

I think they're about as "performance" as anything you and I can find for our 15-inch wheels. 

Not really.

[Racer X]

4 hours ago, Patcon said:

What size are your BFG's?

Are you asking me?

225-50 or 55, I think.

15x8 inch wheels.

I’ll check when I get home.

I run Hoosier Street TD, 225-55 bias ply on my race Z, on a 14x7 inch rim.

Perfect fit.

 

 

 

 

[Marty Rogan]

On 7/7/2022 at 10:23 AM, KenFirch said:

I've been happy with the 

Yokahama Avid Accend GT's, 205/60-15 (24.7" diameter) tires on my Z.  

How is the cornering performance?

[Marty Rogan]

Does anyone have experience with Toyo Proxes R1R's?  They come in 195/55/15.  The reviews on Tirerack look pretty good.   I have used Toyo RA1's on my race car for years and have really liked their performance.

[KenFirch]

6 minutes ago, Marty Rogan said:

How is the cornering performance?

In my opinion, very good.  Probably an 8 out of 10, given the size and my car setup.  Obviously I would use something better for track or auto crossing, but for everyday use and sometimes aggressive corning, I think they're great.  I went on a ~100 mile drive yesterday with the Z club in the foothills, highway 49 (which sometimes makes Car & Drivers favorite road list), and my favorite, 193 coming down into Placerville.  Pleased with their performance when we had no traffic in front of us.

[Racer X]

On 7/7/2022 at 2:51 PM, Patcon said:

What size are your BFG's?

225/45ZR15.

They are close to the same overall diameter as the Hoosier tires I run on the race Z, and about the same width.

 

 

[Marty Rogan]

On 7/9/2022 at 11:34 AM, KenFirch said:

In my opinion, very good.  Probably an 8 out of 10, given the size and my car setup.  Obviously I would use something better for track or auto crossing, but for everyday use and sometimes aggressive corning, I think they're great.  I went on a ~100 mile drive yesterday with the Z club in the foothills, highway 49 (which sometimes makes Car & Drivers favorite road list), and my favorite, 193 coming down into Placerville.  Pleased with their performance when we had no traffic in front of us.

Thanks, I appreciate the detailed feedback.  I think those will go on the short list to consider.

[Marty Rogan]

Well, after quite a bit of searching, the only performance tire that I have found so far in my preferred size of 215/60/15 is the Dunlop Sport Classic, for $340 ea.  That is way more than I have been paying for my race tires, so those are out.

My current tires, Yokohama AVS 215/60/15, diameter 24 1/2",  were great, but have no direct replacement.  I want to get as close to that size and performance as possible.

My short list from TireRack as of right now is:

Yokohama Advan Fleva V701, 205/55/15, diameter 23.8, $126.76  Good reviews from Miata drivers, which is pretty similar in weight and performance as a 240Z

Toyo Proxes R1R, 195/55/15, diameter 23.5"  $156.47.  Lots of good reviews on various sports cars.

Yokohama Avid Ascent GT, 205/60/15, diameter 24.8" $114.99.   No reviews on TireRack on sports cars, but got a strong recommendation from Ken above.

So, it looks like my choice is either more documented performance or closer to my preferred size with one personal recommendation.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions....