Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Most liked posts in thread: Tires. Make and size for R50 Coop.

I put Kumho 4x all seasons on Babs clubster. Her car has 16" rims. I went with 205-50-16. These are good tires & fairly inexpensive. The dry road grip is good & I'd rate the wet weather performance as very good. We put Blizzaks on for winter use so no info on show traction from these tires. So far these tires are quiet.

These tires were on the clubman when we went to MOTD last year. They worked very well Jim. :yesnod:

If I was buying a set for 15" rims I'd go with 205-50-15. Just my .02.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+4X&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=955VR5E4X&tab=Specs

 

My winter Blizzaks are size 185-65-15 and I almost hate to take them off the car because the ride is so smooth. That said, I'd do a search at Tire Rack for the same size in an all season. I did, had found the Fuzions [made by Firestone/Bridgestone] to be the lowest in cost, AND, I am already running Fuzions on my R50. They are very smooth running tires and I think I'll be buying them for awhile.

 

I have a 2nd Gen Justa. I have tried many sizes and types of tires and found that going larger is not good. Better grip in the turn, but the Justa has limited power and the larger tires rob what is there. Smaller helps acceleration, but the ride is rougher. I now stick to the 175/65X15 that came on it. I am running the Blizzark's like you, and they are the smoothest, quietest tire I have found. Looking for Bridgestones for summer, but have not decided on which one yet.

 

4 donut spares is the hot setup for mileage. :wink:

I just gave my 2 donuts worth of opinion.:donut1::donut1: I really do like the Kumho 4x. It is a shame the selection in the 15" size is limited. Seems that is becoming common with many tire brands. Wheels sizes are really growing.

 

I don't have any experience with that tire. I have experience with Bridgestone tires & feel they are a well made tire. You might want to go to the Tire Rack sight & check the reviews on that tire.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=175%2F&ratio=65&diameter=15&manufacturer=Bridgestone&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&x=18&y=15

 

The OP has an R50. Less power then the R56. There are many threads that advise smaller on the Justa which I have found to be true. The 205 would handle great, but rob acceleration and mpg. Depends on what is important and what is not.

 

I have put Kumho tires in sizes 195-50-16 and 195-50-15 on my Justa and MCS and have been pleased with the lower width. The acceleration and fuel mileage in each vehicle have not suffered, either.

 

Good to know, ask the man who has them.