Recommended tire sizes for 15x6" front & 15x7" rear wheels

[KLtiger]

I’ve purchased new 15” Panasports, 15x6” front & 15x7” rear for my Mark I. If you have a similar set up, would you tell me what tire size & brand/model tire you are using? I’ve been told that 195/50 front & 205/50 rear is common--do you have any recommendations otherwise? Usage: I have no plans for racing, it won't touch snow (Colo), and mostly just fun in the local area & mountains.
Thanks. v/r, Keith

 

[KettleCarver]

Hi Keith,

Those are the wheels I was considering for my car. I have heard the same thing on tire sizes. Where did you buy them and how much were they?

Thanks,

Marty

 

[KLtiger]

Hi Keith,

Those are the wheels I was considering for my car. I have heard the same thing on tire sizes. Where did you buy them and how much were they?

Thanks,

Marty

Marty-I bought them from Dale--he is great to work with. About $250ea plus shipping a few months ago.
Keith

 

[TAH_Tiger]

I used less expensive ROTA instead of Panasports. Like these except offsets 20. Probably could go offset 25 and used 185/55 and 195/55


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2942579799...1291&msclkid=0467b5336ef91b7f86ebd72655cc3508

 

[KettleCarver]

Thanks! I think they look great on a Tiger.

 

[Austin Healer]

Running 195's in the front and 205's in the rear on Minilites. 205 is the max width that will fit.. Running narrower in the front so the steering isn't heavier than it needs to be!

 

[michael-king]

Running 195's in the front and 205's in the rear on Minilites. 205 is the max width that will fit.. Running narrower in the front so the steering isn't heavier than it needs to be!

What profile is important as that will determine if the front rolling radius is a little large and takes nibble out of the front valance.

Are the front 195/55/15 or 195/50/15?

Regars assume 205/50/15?

 

[Austin Healer]

50 series

 

[0neoffive]

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[KettleCarver]

I’ve purchased new 15” Panasports, 15x6” front & 15x7” rear for my Mark I. If you have a similar set up, would you tell me what tire size & brand/model tire you are using? I’ve been told that 195/50 front & 205/50 rear is common--do you have any recommendations otherwise? Usage: I have no plans for racing, it won't touch snow (Colo), and mostly just fun in the local area & mountains.
Thanks. v/r, Keith

What is the benefit of have the 7" wide wheels in the back vs, just going with 6" all around?

 

[0neoffive]

What is the benefit of have the 7" wide wheels in the back vs, just going with 6" all around?

Drive one with and then one without. You will note the diff in corner handling immediately.

 

[IvaTiger]

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When are you going to get the fifth one out 😊

 

[KettleCarver]

Drive one with and then one without. You will note the diff in corner handling immediately.

I wish I could, but my local Tiger buddies all run 13" wheels. I will take your word for it that it make a significant difference.
Thanks.

 

[0neoffive]

When are you going to get the fifth one out 😊

We sat around the wood stove & drank the fifth . . . . .

 

[IvaTiger]

We sat around the wood stove & drank the fifth . . . . .

Attaboy 😂

 

[michael-king]

Drive one with and then one without. You will note the diff in corner handling immediately.

Randy.. With the rear track squared i know ot reduces the oversteer a little as it negates the narrow rear rootes did to brinf final oversteer in their cars like on the alpines. Squaring the track on them helps...but what impact in terms or rear pushing the front do you get with wider rubber vs narrow front?

 

[KettleCarver]

I’ve purchased new 15” Panasports, 15x6” front & 15x7” rear for my Mark I. If you have a similar set up, would you tell me what tire size & brand/model tire you are using? I’ve been told that 195/50 front & 205/50 rear is common--do you have any recommendations otherwise? Usage: I have no plans for racing, it won't touch snow (Colo), and mostly just fun in the local area & mountains.
Thanks. v/r, Keith

Did you go with 24 offset in front and 25 in the back? Post some pictures when you get the tires mounted. I am curious to see pictures of Panasports in 15X6 (24 offset) and 15x7 (25 offset) mounted with that tire size. I especially would like to see if the fronts stick out proud of the fender.

Thanks