Will a 15" steel wheel fit on a tC?

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11-25-2005, 10:17 AM

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I did some research and came up with a tire size of 205/65/15 should be the same height as the stockers. The 15 inch steelies should work fine for winter duty on a tC also. Went to tire rack and they only go down to 16's for winter tires. Hope this helps Bro!

205/65/15? My first gen LS400 came with OEM tires that size, and there were winter tires available. Not sure about nowadays though. . . but I'd imagine so.

11-25-2005, 04:52 PM

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205 width doesnt seam like the right size for a 15" rim.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Here's proof that 15s fit on your tc

11-26-2005, 04:57 PM

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btw those are 195/60/15 hankook w404s

11-26-2005, 07:19 PM

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It looks like you have those mini spares on all 4 corners. LOL How is the ride with the 15's on it. Must be real cushy.

11-26-2005, 09:36 PM

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It looks like you have those mini spares on all 4 corners. LOL How is the ride with the 15's on it. Must be real cushy.

its fun if you turn the wheel back and forth the car feels like its floating, the response is about a half second late on dry pavement, but on snow they were tearing it up! It does look kinda strange since the cars lowered too

11-29-2005, 09:36 PM

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205/60R15 would be closer to the stock height -- 205/65R15 would be too tall. I'm running 195/65R15 snow tires on my tC, and they're slightly taller than stock. Pics are in the "Winter tire and wheel packages" sticky at the top of the forum.

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12-05-2005, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mredz

205 width doesnt seam like the right size for a 15" rim.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Here's proof that 15s fit on your tc

those look crazy. niiiiice

12-05-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mredz

205 width doesnt seam like the right size for a 15" rim.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Here's proof that 15s fit on your tc

wow.. looks good. rides really smooth with 15's huh?

12-05-2005, 12:06 PM

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I went this route.. I bought cheap 17" on ebay and put winter performance tires (v rated) so I can still go super fast when the road is dry. Most snow tires, you are not suppose to drive 80+ mph. Anyway, I bought nitto 215/45/17 performance winter with lifetime rotation, fix, and tax from discount tire for $570. I spent $250 for the rims from e-bay. Total = $820. I wonder how much you guys spent for those steelies and snow tires

12-06-2005, 12:22 AM

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I bought nitto 215/45/17 performance winter with lifetime rotation, fix, and tax from discount tire for $570. I spent $250 for the rims from e-bay. Total = $820. I wonder how much you guys spent for those steelies and snow tires

I'd be willing to bet, less than half

01-12-2006, 07:07 PM

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would be nice to know which cars have the same offsets and lug patterns as the tc so that way i could go buy some from the bone yard

RICK_NSX you said you have 15's off a 05 corolla how wide are they?