215/50 are almost the exact same diameter as 205/55. They're just wider. More contact area with the ground.I don't think they would have cleared the struts on the car if they were 215s.. the ones on there now are bald and barely fit!
Compound is more important then contact area imo. (to an extent obviously)215/50 are almost the exact same diameter as 205/55. They're just wider. More contact area with the ground.
Indeed, but for the same brand of tire, the wider one will get better traction.Compound is more important then contact area imo. (to an extent obviously)