so i mlookin to get some new yokohama tires and was wonderin what size would be good i recently went turbo so i was thinkin i should get some 205/50/15 instead of the stock 195/55/15 i got now just wanted some input

 

You might want to say what car you have.... but that will probably be fine

 

you won't feel a bit difference, it's basically the same sectional tread diameter, with 10 more mm of width (which is not the same as tire contact area, which is what really counts.) i run 195/55/R15's because their slightly lighter, and give a tad more comfort depending on the tire material and brand.

 

the compound of the tire will be more important than the width, esp if its only going from 195 to 205.

 

tire pressure affects handling more so than width as well.

 

If you have a pre-'06 Civ, 205/50-15s will be good. They're not too wide to fit stock wells and the turbo will likely make any slight increase in weight a non-issue. People say there are other factors affecting handling, and they're right, but it doesn't necessarily mean 205s won'toffer better dry traction than 195s, especially assuming you'll be upgrading the compound and running proper pressure. The slightly taller diameter may also make your speedo accurate, as Civs seem to often read high with stock-diameter tires.I say go for it...if you're looking to keep the 15" rims and they're wide enough. The extra tire width may help protect your rims from curb-rash too.

 

so i think im gonna go with the 205/50s and by the wayi got a 95 ex coupe so anyone got any recommendations on brand Yokohama AVS ES100i really like these tires but there not in that size

 

nvrmind they do have that size but it cost 50 more dollars so dont think im gonna get um
just go with 195/55s

 

if u have 15" wheels on a '95 coupe, u'll need to stick with a 50-series(not 55).