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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 08:56 AM
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Need help deciding on tire size for 15" wheels and summer tires.

I have a 2017 EX. I am going to get some 15" Konig Hypergrams. I have a second set of wheels and tires for winter so I want to get something more on the performance side for summer. I was thinking maybe 195/60/15 or maybe even some 205/55/15 since those would keep me close to the stock size. I just wanted to check here first since I know choosing a good tire size can make or break the amount of options available. I mostly do city driving so I am not too worried about MPG. I do plan on installing Swift springs down the road in case that is a factor. What tire size would you guys suggest?
 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 11:11 AM
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What's your new rim width? A quick check of the Konig website suggests that the Hypergram 15 inch comes in 7.5, 8, or 8.5 inch widths.
A bit more Googling will show you recommended tire and wheel width combinations. Unless you want to do something extreme, I would stick with these ranges, in which case 195/60R15 tires would not be recommended (too much stretch) and 205 mm width tires barely squeak in as the minimum tire width for 7.5 inch width rims.

 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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That's extremely helpful, thank you!
 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 12:12 PM
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Looks like I'll be going with Konig Helium 15x6.5 +40
 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 12:46 PM
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I run 15x7 konig Heliogram +35 with 205/50/15 Yokohama AD09s
 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 12:56 PM
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I run 15x7 konig Heliogram +35 with 205/50/15 Yokohama AD09s
Wow, those are much lighter than the Helium, I think that is the way I'm gonna go.
 
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 07:49 PM
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Wow, those are much lighter than the Helium, I think that is the way I'm gonna go.
I think the hypergram is slightly lighter and the Enkei RFP1s are the lightest, they're like <10lbs
 
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