195/50/15 on the front?

[_..stiffler..]

Anyone try 195/50/15 on the front of the F3S?

It’s only about half an inch higher and just over 1 inch wider.

There is a lot more tire choices at that.

And will it mess with any electronics??

I have searched for that size and found nothing.

Thanks

stiff

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Hell no, rubbing issues

 

[SPYD3R]

175/50r15

i'm running the HANKOOK VENTUS V4 ES 175/50R15 up front on my 2015 F3-S, and i have NO issues with rubbing or anything else...
the 175's allow for a gap of between 1/4" to 3/8" between the sidewall of the tire, and fenders & mounts...
Dan P
SPYD3R

 

[rwbcats]

How about this combo ?? Kumho Exsta AST 225/50/15 for rear and Vredestein Quatrac 5 175/55/15. I know the Kumho is tie of choice. But what about the Vredestein for the front?? Will the size fit/work??? What about tread pattern??

 

[rwbcats]

Vulcan tire has the Vredestein front tires in all sizes. Kumho Ecsta AST has to be found elsewhere

 

[taxmyzer]

195 45R15

Friend has this size on front with no rubbing issues. I will be looking at this size next time I change front tires.

 

[Hypurone]

There is so much more to this question than will it upset the nanny. Sure, you may be able to CRAM that tire on the wheel and get it to air up.... BUT, just cuz it fits doesn't mean it will perform well. You will be contorting the sidewalls inward which then forces an outward bow of the tread area. This results in LESS contact patch consistently meeting the road surface. The sidewalls of a radial tire are designed to work in a rather narrow angle of operation (relative to vertical) due to where the bead plies end and the sidewall transition begins. This area is rather weak compared to the rest of the tire. Sidewalls are 2 ply vs 4 for the tread of the average tire and not as inherently strong.

It is the inverse of the folks that use tires that are WAAAAAAY too narrow for a wheel and stretch them out to fit for a "cool stretched look" (in their opinion), the stresses placed on the sidewalls are enormous and depending on how extreme it is taken, dangerous and deadly....

 

[taxmyzer]

What type Fenders does the friend have .....it makes a big difference in fitment ...... Mike :thumbup:

The new style fender.

 

[taxmyzer]

What type Fenders does the friend have .....it makes a big difference in fitment ...... Mike :thumbup:

The same fenders I have on my 2013 RT-S.

 

[taxmyzer]

What type Fenders does the friend have .....it makes a big difference in fitment ...... Mike :thumbup:

This is the tire he has on the front.

TOYO
PROXES T1R​

 

[monkeyboymorton]

The Toyo T1-R in 195/45/15 is an interesting thought as it's one of the few sizes of T1-R available here in the UK.

I also remember the being described as very small for the size from when I had my EVO VII, so doesn't surprise me that they fit under the arches.

This is the size comparison to stock:

(stock on left)

 

[Hypurone]

The Toyo T1-R in 195/45/15 is an interesting thought as it's one of the few sizes of T1-R available here in the UK./QUOTE]

You guys have ALL of the T1R's in 225/50-15! :cus:

 

[monkeyboymorton]

You guys have ALL of the T1R's in 225/50-15! :cus:

LOL!! Yes I've seen we can get them for the rear. Unfortunately the Yoko S-Drive is not available here anymore as that would be my first choice for the rear. T1-R is my fall back position and my original Kenda is nearly done.