Can I safely run 225/15's on 15x7's?

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11-15-2010, 12:49 PM

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Can I safely run 225/15's on 15x7's?

Simple as that... would it be better than 205/50/15's?

Basically track day this saturday, not getting new wheels right now.

My options are 205/50/15 Kumho XS's or 225/45/15 RS-3's...

Quick replies needed as I need to order these today

11-15-2010, 01:57 PM

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just do it you ***** my 15*7's run 225's just fine.

11-15-2010, 01:57 PM

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Yes you can do it no problem, I've been through several sets.

11-15-2010, 02:05 PM

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****, just ordered 205/50/15 XS's...

I'll save money this way anyways...

11-15-2010, 02:12 PM

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11-15-2010, 02:12 PM

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I heard that the turn in isn't as crisp with a 225 on a 7", is it faster...probably.

11-15-2010, 02:13 PM

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It will be another $100, and I'm abotu to move where there are no tracks... IDK if I can justify using 225 on the 15x7's, when in the future I'll justget 6ul 15x9's... sigh.