Recommend me 205/60 R15 tyres please!

[Gandoolie]

As the above really, I’ve got 15s on my Mini with a 50 profile but I’m unable to find any decent tyres in that size or 55.

I’ve usually favoured Avon but it’s been a while since I’ve bought any. So I’d like other opinions before taking the plunge.

Thanks

[PositronicRay]

I've been n using Falkens, no complaints.

[Dave.]

That seems like a wide tyre for such a small wheel.

What gen Mini is it, and are they standard wheels?

[Gandoolie]

[Smint]

Surprisingly expensive size.

Goodyear Efficient Grip are good all round and come with over 8mm new tread, be aware a lot of other tyres have only 7mm new.

[Pica-Pica]

Smint said:

Surprisingly expensive size.

Goodyear Efficient Grip are good all round and come with over 8mm new tread, be aware a lot of other tyres have only 7mm new.

Another vote for Goodyear EfficientGrip. I have them on my 335d (obviously in larger sizes, and a staggered set-up), comfortable and quiet for run-flat versions.
If you want an all-season, Vredestein Quatrac 5 are good.

Edited by Pica-Pica on Friday 2nd June 10:31

[MustangGT]

What is the actual size?

[Dave.]

Gandoolie said:

Love a 1st gen on 15s! I wussed out and went with 16s on mine.

There was one at Cadwell recently on 15s, looked soooo good.



ETA, if they're 7J, I'd be tempted to drop down to 195s for increased availability of decent brand tyres. (I've not looked at 215s)

Edited by Dave. on Friday 2nd June 10:39

[Gandoolie]

MustangGT said:

What is the actual size?

Currently I’m on 50 profile but can’t find good tyres in that size

[E-bmw]

MustangGT said:

What is the actual size?

Read the title & the first line of the OP, it is quite obvious.

[Dave.]

Gandoolie said:

MustangGT said:

What is the actual size?

Currently I’m on 50 profile but can’t find good tyres in that size

I run 195/50/15 on my MX5, there is an abundance of PS3s available in that size.

Might lose a bit too much sidewall for you though.

[MustangGT]

Gandoolie said:

MustangGT said:

What is the actual size?

Currently I’m on 50 profile but can’t find good tyres in that size

I mean the full size reference. So nnn/55/15. What is the width?

[Gandoolie]

MustangGT said:

I mean the full size reference. So nnn/55/15. What is the width?

205/60 R15

[LunarOne]

My 1992 BMW 320i (E36) had 205/60R15 tyres on the alloy wheels it came with. I tried various tyres and liked the Goodyear Eagle F1s best. I don't know if they're still available in that size, but it was a pretty common size in those days.

[IJWS15]

Does what is on match what the manual says it should have? If the manual size is different may guide you on alternatives.

[craigjm]

Isn’t the standard size 175/65r15 on a 5.5 wheel?

Michelin cross climates, primacy or energy savers, Goodyear efficient grip, continental eco contact and many others all available. Check someone hasn’t put the wrong size on at some point

[Dave.]

craigjm said:

Isn’t the standard size 175/65r15 on a 5.5 wheel?

Michelin cross climates, primacy or energy savers, Goodyear efficient grip, continental eco contact and many others all available. Check someone hasn’t put the wrong size on at some point

They're aftermarket wheels, so you can throw the manual away

[Smint]

LunarOne said:

My 1992 BMW 320i (E36) had 205/60R15 tyres on the alloy wheels it came with. I tried various tyres and liked the Goodyear Eagle F1s best. I don't know if they're still available in that size, but it was a pretty common size in those days.

The only approved alternative size for Merc W124's up to and including E320 spec, standard size was 195/65 x 15, if i recall correctly the wider tyre was on a 1/2" wider wheel.
195/65s still are cheap as chips, Yokohama Blue Earths V rated @ £56 each on Camskill (small delivery charge on top)

[Stewss4]

Hi are you sure 205/60r15 tyres will clear the bodywork. That’s a tall sidewall.

[E-bmw]

Stewss4 said:

Hi are you sure 205/60r15 tyres will clear the bodywork. That’s a tall sidewall.

But he had 50s on 205 so 60s are only 10% overall or 5% radius, around 10mm is not a lot provided the speedo isn't going to be too far out.

I have gone up by the same amount before after calculating the previous speedo reading wrt sat nav & found it to end up spot on rather than constantly high.