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Low Rider
02-16-2004, 01:20 PM
What size tires would you guys recommend for 16x7 inch rims?

andy
02-16-2004, 01:29 PM
205/50/16s - you'll have the widest choices of tire (I think, if not
close to it) in terms of brands. Also closest to OEM specs, so your
speedo won't be off.

215/45/16 will be a tad wider and more low profile, but your speedo
will be off and there's not as many choices.

225/whatever is probably only in play if you have a 7.5" wheel or
you have a good tire mounting shop nearby, heh.

Low Rider
02-16-2004, 02:52 PM
Originally posted by andy
205/50/16s - you'll have the widest choices of tire (I think, if not
close to it) in terms of brands. Also closest to OEM specs, so your
speedo won't be off.

215/45/16 will be a tad wider and more low profile, but your speedo
will be off and there's not as many choices.

225/whatever is probably only in play if you have a 7.5" wheel or
you have a good tire mounting shop nearby, heh.

Good points... thanks!!!:D

Low Rider
02-16-2004, 05:42 PM
Will 225's rub at all???

trk
02-16-2004, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by Low Rider
Will 225's rub at all???

No, I ran them last year. AutoX, track, drag, street... no rubbing...

I did hit the stupid white washer where are bumper meets fender in the rear (if you've never seen this, go look under and towards the rear on the inside lip of the rear fender) --- this only happened with 4+ people in the car and 2 were 200+ pounds.

This year for street im using 205/50/16 -- much better for street, less tracking, better ride.

For AUtoX and what not, 225/50/15 Azenis will be on order.

anjapower
02-17-2004, 10:11 AM
i've got 225/45/16s and they don't rub with my prokit drop and +45 16x7 rota slipstreams. Wider is better:D

Low Rider
02-17-2004, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by anjapower
i've got 225/45/16s and they don't rub with my prokit drop and +45 16x7 rota slipstreams. Wider is better:D

...that's the size I was thinking of going with too!!! :D

chet
02-21-2004, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by anjapower
i've got 225/45/16s and they don't rub with my prokit drop and +45 16x7 rota slipstreams. Wider is better:D


WooHOo!!!http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMjgwOTA3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Diff drop but same wheels and tire choice for me. Auto-x setup.

Low Rider
02-21-2004, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by chet
WooHOo!!!http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMjgwOTA3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Diff drop but same wheels and tire choice for me. Auto-x setup.

Chet... do you have any pics of your car with the 16's on it? I would love to see that!:D

chet
02-21-2004, 06:22 PM
Originally posted by Low Rider
Chet... do you have any pics of your car with the 16's on it? I would love to see that!:D

ME TOO dammit!! I haven't had the slips on since October and have no pics at all w/the slips. BUT I'm auto-xing next Sunday and will be sure to take some pics. Yeah, I wanna see her all blacked out

Low Rider
02-21-2004, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by chet
ME TOO dammit!! I haven't had the slips on since October and have no pics at all w/the slips. BUT I'm auto-xing next Sunday and will be sure to take some pics. Yeah, I wanna see her all blacked out

Cool... I have ordered Buddy Club P1 qualifiers in gunmetal, 16x7 forged. I am wondering if I should have gone to 17's. What do you think?:D

andy
02-21-2004, 09:12 PM
:eek: :eek: Forged Buddy Clubs? Suh-weeeeeet. :cool:

Here's 205/50s on my new Slips. Bling bling (13lbs and a
touch of chrome):

http://www.virtualandy.com/images/ep3/slipstreamsSide.jpg

http://www.virtualandy.com/images/ep3/slipstreamsAngle.jpg

http://www.virtualandy.com/images/ep3/neoGen.jpg


I probably should have gone with 225/45s (or 50s), but I really
wanted to check these Neo Gens out (since I can hardly find any
reviews on them) and they were cheap. ;) :cool:

chet
02-21-2004, 09:25 PM
Originally posted by Low Rider
Cool... I have ordered Buddy Club P1 qualifiers in gunmetal, 16x7 forged. I am wondering if I should have gone to 17's. What do you think?:D

are they daily drivers or specifically for track or strip. If daily, go for the 17's. JMO

estebones
02-22-2004, 03:50 AM
whatever you do dont get 245/45/16 thats is what I have and evenwith a drop and 16" rims, my tires still look too small

Low Rider
02-22-2004, 06:15 AM
Originally posted by chet
are they daily drivers or specifically for track or strip. If daily, go for the 17's. JMO

In truth, once I get them on I'll probably want to use them daily. I got the 16's because I figured they would be lighter - you know, less centrifugal mass and all of that. The 17's look good though...
:D

Low Rider
02-22-2004, 06:19 AM
Originally posted by estebones
whatever you do dont get 245/45/16 thats is what I have and evenwith a drop and 16" rims, my tires still look too small

Whoa... 245's and they still look small? Really? I was thinking of getting 225/45/16's... I hope they don't look too small!!!:eek:

SiR Medic
04-25-2004, 08:54 AM
How about 215/50-16s?

plpong893
04-28-2004, 05:12 PM
i got 205 55 on my 16s do u think they will rub with a 2 inch drop

BlackSi613nin
05-04-2004, 11:03 AM
i have 205/55/16, on a progress drop (about 2 inches).. but i wanted the 225/45/16s.. heres a pic

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/558000-558999/558149_33_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/558000-558999/558149_31_full.jpg

im actually trying to sell these, inplace of 17inch of the same rims. for 215/40/17s


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