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Rogue_Wulff · 05-06-2009, 01:43 PM

Very true. The ST/STS classes are full of small cars that can't fit the majority of the newcomers sizes under their fenders, if you could even get the wheels to use them.
The RT615 is the only ST class-leading tire that I am aware of which is even offered in a 14" size. Granted, it only has one 14" size available, but that's still 100% more than anyone else.
More often than not, the newcomers either totally ignore 15", or go with a less than desirable size. The one new tire that really took me by surprise, is the Hankook RS3. I have seen one 15" size offered so far, and it's a 225/45-15.
ST/STS allow a maximum tire width of 225, why is it that Hankook is one of only a small handfull of companies offering the 225/45-15, while the other newcomers are opting for a 195/55-15.
Fortunately, the RT615 205/50-15 has nearly the same tread width as most 225's from other brands.

05-06-2009, 01:43 PM	#23
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 310 Rep Power: 17	Very true. The ST/STS classes are full of small cars that can't fit the majority of the newcomers sizes under their fenders, if you could even get the wheels to use them. The RT615 is the only ST class-leading tire that I am aware of which is even offered in a 14" size. Granted, it only has one 14" size available, but that's still 100% more than anyone else. More often than not, the newcomers either totally ignore 15", or go with a less than desirable size. The one new tire that really took me by surprise, is the Hankook RS3. I have seen one 15" size offered so far, and it's a 225/45-15. ST/STS allow a maximum tire width of 225, why is it that Hankook is one of only a small handfull of companies offering the 225/45-15, while the other newcomers are opting for a 195/55-15. Fortunately, the RT615 205/50-15 has nearly the same tread width as most 225's from other brands.