NoNoNo90

I know that they say 195/60/15 but would there be any benefit/ possibilty for getting 205/50/15 or 205/40/15? In other words what size tire should i get to improve the handling of my car with its new aftermarket suspension.

ex-quattro PETE

If your stock size is 195/60/15, then in order to keep the overall diameter as close to stock as possible, you could try 205/55/15 or 215/55/15, however, you have to check how wide your 15" rims are. If they're only 15x6, then that's too narrow I'd say.

Getting a wider tire will give you more lateral grip/traction and will make the car more stable at higher speeds.

If you're looking to improve steering response, then the proper way to do it is to get bigger rims. I would not just put on low profile tires on your existing rims (205/40/15 like you suggested). Apart from throwing off your speedo and odo by more than 11%, it'll just look silly, but that's just my opinion...

One other way to somewhat improve steering response is to buy some high perf. summer tires with high speed index rating and stiff sidewalls, like Bridgestone S-03 or Kumho Ecsta MX for example.

Good luck!

Eddie@Tirerack

No... waaaaay wrong sizes!

NoNoNo90

What about some kuhmo ecsta's 205/50/15's or 55's??