tire size?

[dhcarss]

What size tire is everyone using on 16's, and are you happy with them, I was wondering if 225's will work, of do I need to go with 215's.

[OldSchoolSwap]

205 would be best. I think you'll be pushing it with 215's it might rub your fenders depending on your drop.

[dhcarss]

Im using the suspension tec 2" front and 1.9" rear.

[Jims 86LXI HB]

205/45-16 and 40mm offset is the normal way to go, and rub free. Any other combination is a risk. You might be able to run 215/40-16 (not 215/45!!!)with 45mm offset, I mean after all the guys with 18's are running 215 width's and 45mm offset's. I'm not confindent that 215's with 40mm and rolling the rear fenders, will be a 100% rub free thing, might be a expensive risk.

[jigga225]

I'm runnin 17 inch 7.5" wide wheel.
My tires are 17/215/40 Z rated
My drop is umm... about 2.75" all the away around.
No kind of rubs anywhere....
But i did have to roll my back fender lips tho

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by jigga225
I'm runnin 17 inch 7.5" wide wheel.
My tires are 17/215/40 Z rated
My drop is umm... about 2.75" all the away around.
No kind of rubs anywhere....
But i did have to roll my back fender lips tho

You forgot are very very important bit of info to complete your post,.................OFFSET PLEASE Makes a big difference

[jigga225]

O yeah my bad Jim

42mm offset
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I'm runnin 17 inch 7.5" wide wheel.
My tires are 17/215/40 Z rated
My drop is umm... about 2.75" all the away around.
No kind of rubs anywhere....
But i did have to roll my back fender lips tho
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[Grant2k]

i have 15inch GSRs with 205/50/15s and there is definilty no rubbing. i remember how scared i was when i turned the wheel the first time i took it out of the garage and cut the wheel all the way with those. i was waiting for the rubbing, but of course, that isn't very much tire compared to what a lot of you guys are running. sorry for running on. i don't know the offset.

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by Grant2k
i have 15inch GSRs with 205/50/15s and there is definilty no rubbing. i remember how scared i was when i turned the wheel the first time i took it out of the garage and cut the wheel all the way with those. i was waiting for the rubbing, but of course, that isn't very much tire compared to what a lot of you guys are running. sorry for running on. i don't know the offset.

teg gsr rims have 45mm offset

[87pimpsterdocious]

hey jim, if i get 16"s with a 43mm offset what tires should I get?

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by 87pimpsterdocious
hey jim, if i get 16"s with a 43mm offset what tires should I get?

43mm, really 205/45-16 You might be able to run 215/40-16 with rolling the rear fenders.

What rims did you find that are 43mm offset, just curious?

[87pimpsterdocious]

right here. take a look. http://whalentire.com/wheeldetail.cf...41043S&size=16

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Thanks pimp, I appreciate that:super:

Hmmm, less than 17lbs and at a decent price, nice find, I like.

[87pimpsterdocious]

can i run the 205/45-16 you suggested without rolling the fenders? Thanks man.

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by 87pimpsterdocious
can i run the 205/45-16 you suggested without rolling the fenders? Thanks man.

Definately, that's the prefered size, same rolling diameter as the oem setup. Just make sure your offset is 40mm or above, and no more than 45mm. In other words, 40mm, 42mm, 43mm, and 45mm are all ok.

[87pimpsterdocious]

thanks a lot jim! i'm gonna be getting these super light bad boys then.