Ok guys and gals I need some help picking tires for my new rims. I wanna stay about the same size at stock but want better handling from my tires. So please let me know what the best set of tires that will hold up to some track days...

Thanks everyone

 

185/60/15 is an expensive OEM size, you can go with 195/60/15 for a lot cheaper and not much difference. Most people go with 195/50/15 though.

I would recommend Falken 512s or Kumho Ecsta 711s or ASTs

 

195/55/15 is very close to stock and priced not to bad. Thats what I plan on running

 

You want an all summer tire correct?

I recommend the Bridgestone RE-01R. I have a special set from japan that came in 195/55-15 and i absolutely love these tires. They will let you know before breaking loose with a soft squeal. The closest size is 195/50-15 which cost 106 a pop.

I also recommend the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1. They come in the 195/55-15 size. 90 bucks a pop at tirerack.

If you want wider that can fit your rim , Check out Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 in the 205/50-15 size. 91 dollars a pop at tirerack.

These are all the best dry grip tires from the tirerack that come in those sizes closest to stock and all those tire sizes fit the stock steel wheel. I know i've had 205/50 and 195/55 mounted to the steel wheel.

All these tires will survive track days. Plus give you phenomenal grip to the xB. I would stay away from the 711's and the Kumho AST's. Pieces of junk. The Falken 512's are an ordinary all season.

Trust me, why skimp on crappy tires on the xB. The xB handles so much better with good tires.