tire choices for 15 inch rims

[MPersanis]

I have 15 inch rims. What are people using for tires?
I have BF Goodrich radial TA now, time to replace. I see Cooper cobras are much cheaper, are they basically the same tire? any better performing tires out there?

[Steve1979]

The first 15” tires I used on my MK3 roadster were Firestone Indy 500’s. They seemed really good for the type of street driving I do, which was a lot of hilly back roads, normal street and freeways. When Firestone stopped selling the 15” sizes, I switch to Cooper’s a little over 3 years ago. The Cooper Cobra’s I would say feel about the same, they’re not loud on the freeway, they grip really well in the hills. I would buy them again. The only negative thing about them I don’t like is the name. Cooper should drop the Cobra name and just call them Cooper Radial GT.

In 2021, Goodyear from what I remember reading, bought the Cooper company which included the Mikey Thompson brand name.

Hope this helps,

[JMD]

I’ve only put about 100 miles on my Cooper Cobra tires, but think they do great for a radial 15” touring tire. If you don’t like the name just mount them blackwall side out like I did.

[MPersanis]

what sizes are you using? thanks!

[JMD]

I put 295/50-15 on the rear and 235/60-15 on front, although you can go with 245/60-15 if up front if you want a tiny bit taller tire to fill out wheel well more. I think either look great. Check out my build thread for video & pics.

[Steve1979]

I have 235/15’s on the front and 295/15’s on the back. You should reference the current tire fit on your Roadster and go from there. I didn’t notice which MK you have. But, depending on version and spindle type, wheel offset, 245/15’s could stick out past the front fender.

Best,

[MikeHolt]

I’m using the Mickey Thompsons in 15”. Very happy with them!

[MPersanis]

MK1.5, went with 275/60/15 and 235/60/15 cooper cobras. thanks everyone