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Re: CORRECTION (archive)
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Posted by John H. on September 18, 2000 at 19:56:34:

In Reply to: CORRECTION posted by Daniel on September 04, 2000 at 15:25:35:


CORRECTION: Meaning a 205/60/15's sidewall is 60% of 205 mm, not 60 mm.


You can't just go changing your tire size for no reason. It will unacceptably alter gearing and ride quality. Also, the second set of numbers in a tire size (sidewall height) is not in mm. It is in %. Meaning a 205/60/15's sidewall is 60% of 215, not 60 mm.

The only way you could go to a lower profile tire is by upgrading the rims to compensate while maintaining the overall OEM diameter.

If you want some kickass performance for your car, I suggest you purchase the Michelin Pilot SX-GTs in 205/60VR15. They are great. Not too expensive either.



Thanks for info on the Pilot SX-GTs in 205/60/VR15. I also have stock 205/60/15 on my 1996 328iS and have been searching for new tires.

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