Best size tires for 16" rims?

[Low Rider]

What size tires would you guys recommend for 16x7 inch rims?

[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.

[Low Rider]

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]

Will 225's rub at all???

[trk]

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]

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]

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]

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!!!

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

[Low Rider]

Originally posted by chet
WooHOo!!!

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]

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]

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]

Forged Buddy Clubs? Suh-weeeeeet.

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








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. ;)

[chet]

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]

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]

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