Hi,
I just bought a new 2015 Mirage DE :P I drive it on both city and highway every day for work. I put from 100-200 miles a day on it none stop (stop and go). I want to have a more standard size tire on my car to make future flats an easier problem to fix. Also the only tires that fit the stock 14" rim are $102 each. In a slightly larger size (15") I can find Summer tires from good brand names for almost half that price.
What size tire can I put on a 15"x6.5" Wheel? What is the largest size I can install without it EVER rubbing from a full bottom out or a full turn? I know someone on here has to know the answer. I would prefer to put 195/55 R15's on as they are a very common size. Less common, but still available everywhere are 195/50 R15's. I have contacted several shops around for wheel/tire install with the TPMS moved over from the stock rims. The one I trust the most doesn't want to install anything over 185/55 R15 on my car. The others will install anything I ask for (even if it doesn't fit).
Does anyone know for sure what the best size would be that doesn't rub? I need to install some summer/wet tires as I live in Florida and I need to be able to take corners without slowing down... The quicker I get to my destinations (alive) the more money I can make... I had the car drifting sideways at 40MPH on an on-ramp when the roads were damp. These Dunlops really suck...
Thank You,
-Chris P