edgeracing.com has 615’s in 205/50/15 for 78/tire, reduced from 96. I believe the 215 has stiffer sidewalls, which is a benefit for me in a heavy, undersprung and camber challenged car. The 615 is probably better in the wet but I have never had problems on 215’s, even in the ponds of nccc last season.
I’m using data from Falken. 24.5 lbs for RT-615, 29 lbs for RT-215 which is 4.5lbs…I rounded to 5. When I had both models here in the same size I had a few people pick both up and the weight difference was VERY obvious.
-Mike
Yes the 215 had stiffer sidewalls. When you feel them back to back vs. the 615 it’s night and day.
UR NOT AS CHALLENGED AS ME
I was going to say that.
Edgeracing.com seems to have the best prices so far that I have been able to find.
I have been researching these as replacements for the Yokohama’s on the EVO, and althought they aren’t as good, it would seems as though they would be about 90-95% of what the Yokohama’s were.
I STILL can’t figure out which to go for:
245/45 17
or
255/40 17
Some people say the 245/45’s are alittle less than the stock Yokohama’s, due to the overall OD being 25.3 Stock vs. 25.6 for the 615’s.
The 255/40’s I believe are alittle smaller, but closer to the stock OD. BUT, I can’t get a CONFIRMED answer on if the 255/40’s will fit on the stock wheel. Seems as though Tirerack say’s the rim is 8" wide, but everyone else seems to think it is 7.5". I believe the 7.5" myself.
But, the 255/40’s need a minimum of 8", but there seems to be quite a few people running them without rubbing.
Think of this as a rant, but if you can help me with the choice, I would appreciate it.
They don’t NEED 8", but it is recommended. According to mitsu it is 8"
http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMSA/jsp/lancerevolution/features_specs.jsp?t=mechanical
Personally I’d go with the wider tire, even if it means some overhang. Especially if others have gone before you to confirm no rubbing.
thanks for that edgeracing link :tup: they have some good prices
true, compared to certain civcs I guess