16 inch rims, best tire size????

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:32 pm

hey im getting some rims that are 16x7 - PCD 5x100 - ET 33. What would be a good tire size/tire to get?
thanks in advance!

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:36 pm

205x40x16 or 205x45x16

Depends on what you want need from your tires. WHere do you live? Are you going to run the same tires year round? Do you want max traction or decent treadlife? HOw much do you want to spend? Tires are a lot like buying shoes...just cause they fit, doesn't mean they are right for the job.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:37 pm

215/45/16 = dead on

225/45/16 = hold the road like a mad man, but a hair tall, just a hair. i was considering this size when i still have plans to put nice 16s on my neon

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:42 pm

225 will clear?

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:58 pm

i'm pretty sure someone one here used that tire size.

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:33 am

they would be just my summer tires, i do live in wisconsin but i have others for the winter. im just looking for a good tire that will look good on the rim(i dont like when theres to much tire, but i also dont want the wheel well do be to empty) and perform well.
and what do you guys think about these:

Falken Ziex Ze 912
Nexen N3000
Hankook Ventus Hrii H405

thanks!

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:49 pm

I haven't tried the Falken's but a lot of people like them. I am running Kumho ecsta spt now and like them a lot. They don't make them in the size I need anymore so I am looking at the Falken Azenis 615, Kumho ecsta mx, yoko s drive, or the hankook ventus rs2 z212

Go to tirerack.com and start reading reviews of tires you like. discounttire.com and edgeracing.com are also good sources for info.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:03 pm

I'm running 205/55/16's on PT Cruiser wheels, with only a little rubbing at full lock... haven't looked to see what is rubbing yet, however.

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:33 pm

225/45-16 is perfect on a 7 inch rim with a 40 offset, they clear everything. 205/50-16 works also with no problem but they don't look as good as the 225's.

205/40-16 is short at 22.4 inches, compare to the original Neon sizes of 175/70-14, 185/60-15 and 195/50-16 that are all 23.7 inches tall.

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:10 pm

im confused when i go to edge racing then go to the rim i want and click bundle item the only option for tires they give me is 205/45R16

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:13 pm

dont bundle it, or go to tire rack

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:27 pm

ok so the tire size i should go with is? (dropping it 1.5 inches and the rims are 16x7)

thanks!

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:54 pm

lewis1015 wrote:ok so the tire size i should go with is? (dropping it 1.5 inches and the rims are 16x7)

thanks!

225/45-16 would look good, but if the wheels you're getting have a 33 offset they might be close to the fender lip. 205/50-16 would work ok.

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:00 am

ok one last question: if the rims width is 7 inches how can you fit a tire that is anywhere from 205-225 on it?

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:19 pm

There is a rim width range for tires that is determined by the manufacturer, places that sell tires have these specs. If shopping online you can look them up yourself or you can ask the seller, they should know.

Here's an example. I went to Tire Rack and picked out a tire in 205/50-16 size, clicked on it's specs link and I see that tire needs a rim between 5.5" to 7.5". Your rim is 7" so you're good. If I picked 225/45 size I see 7" to 8.5" is recommended by the manufacturer, your rim width falls in this range so you'd be good there to.

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:02 pm

o ok i got it. thanks alot!

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:06 pm

i think im going with the 215/45/16s. Is the wheel well going to be filled up anymore at all? right now i have 185/60/r15s

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:45 pm

lewis1015 wrote:i think im going with the 215/45/16s. Is the wheel well going to be filled up anymore at all? right now i have 185/60/r15s

check this out Miata Tire Calculator.

I think I'm going with the 225/45/16 on 16x7 slipstreams. I had a had time finding many 215/45/16. It seams that low profile 16's don't have a super huge selection.

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:00 pm

lewis1015 wrote:i think im going with the 215/45/16s. Is the wheel well going to be filled up anymore at all? right now i have 185/60/r15s

That size tire is .1 inch shorter than your original, about the same height. It will look better though.

lewis1015 · Post by **lewis1015** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:41 pm

ok thanks alot guys!

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:08 pm

little late... but here's mine...Kumho 205/50's on 16 inch MB Drifter rims... [from Discount Tire] don't remember the off-set on the rims, but they come real close to rubbing in the rear (close to that stabalizer bar or whatever it is on the back wheels)...but Discount Tire mounted them, so it was on them....

http://www.wideopenwest.com/~whitedrago ... elblur.jpg

dgodard · Post by **dgodard** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:22 pm

205 50 16 FTW!