I had big trouble finding new tires to replace the winter tires that came with the car from Hokkiado! I totally understand the size 225/50R15 is not a common one.
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Even the tire distributors won't accept special orders.
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I could only find some Falken ZE912, which was 2009 stock.
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The front 195/55R15 are fresh stock.
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I haven't done any hard cornerings with them since installed a month ago.
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I am planning to keep the outlook as original as possible, and changing rims is not my option unfortunately.
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Some suggested 205s for the rears with a spacer is also a good alternative.
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I know the 225/50R15 size is still available in the US, since some SCCA fellows race on this size.
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How about elsewhere in the world? I have asked some Korean buddies in Seoul for the Hankooks, but it's also not available on the market.
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I think they only make this for the US/Canada market.
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