what size tires came on the bbs 16x7.5

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:04 am

well i am thinking about getting the bbs wheels on the forsale section but i would like to know what size tires fit them?

anyone help me out?

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:06 am

bbc???????????

You mean the BBS.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:06 am

BBS are 16x7. For some reason, I believe they came with 215/45/16 stock. Not 100% on that though, although SRTForums has a thread stickied about those exact wheels.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:07 am

ninja'd my way in before you.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:08 am

Jerk.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:09 am

sorry typo guys... got a phone call at work and was writing the post at the same time... lol

ok, i will have to take a look.. u got the link to the srt forums?

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:30 am

i'd use 225/45/16, assuming they are ok to use on 7" wheels

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:33 am

I believe that's the side that most of the ACR guys run, for optimum traction and fitment.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:48 am

127 a tire for toyo proxes z1r at my work.... those r not to bad though....

hmmmmmm

i wonder if those wheels would look good or not......

hmmmmmmmmmmmm

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:25 pm

I think those wheels would look good on your car,

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:52 pm

ugh, i just dont know...... i like the big wheel look, but the 16s give alot of advanatges with traction issues i have now.....

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:47 pm

also will the 225/45/16 fit a 02 neon? or will there be clearence issues with the struts?

i am thinking i will be getting these very soon if i can get a few questions answered...

also could i fit a 225/50/16 on these? or ist he 225/45/16 really the only way to go???

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:19 pm

The 225/50/16 is 25" tall. So unless you are running SRT struts they won't clear.

Stick with the 225/45/16

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:37 pm

alright, thanks dante.... i was just making sure...

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:41 pm

Also keep in mind the possiblity of the tires rubbing the body when the steering wheel is turned to full lock. Thats the main reason the SRT rack and knuckles are different.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:49 pm

They come with 225/45/16 I ran a 225/50/16 on mine and they will rub the front. I took them off.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:50 pm

There you go

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:00 pm

SlvrACR do they rub all the time or did they just rub on sharp turns like dante said?

also with the rubbing that is only at full lock right? not just under mild turns.... i am on sportlines so i am kinda low....

JeffB#2 · Post by **JeffB#2** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:29 pm

My '01 ACR has my set of OEM ACR BBS wheels/tires on it. No rub of any kind. This car has also been lowered a bit. 225/45-16 are the original size and are on the wheels in that picture.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:03 pm

No, rubbing as in they hit the strut perch.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:07 pm

ok guys now i just did some MORE searching on this... the wheels are a go for me as long as he gets back to me... anyway... i look up a srt acr on tire rack and they show a 225/45/16.... now here is the curve ball.... on a 02 neon se with 16 inch wheel they show a 205/45/16.... i know that the srt wheels are a taller wheel and tire package... my biggest question is are these tires (if i go with the 225/45/16) will they effect my speedo.....

just a reminder i am an 02 se... NOT A SRT!

let me know what u guys think.... the 205/45/16 seems like it will not be much of a tire to fill the wheel well????

JeffB#2 · Post by **JeffB#2** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:14 pm

The 205s are ~3% shorter. The 225s look really nice on my '01. With the lowering the tires fill the wheel wells REALLY nicely. It's a pretty good sized tire but it works well with the car.

http://www.cat.cc/tiresize.htm

That should be a link to a nifty program I use.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:20 pm

see the thing i am worried about jeff is the tire catching the pearch.... i am a non acr, and i have kyb struts on my car with eibach sportline springs....

anyone ever put these wheels on a base neon?

sorry for being a pain but the tires will be my hardest decition now.... i have to save for them... i took some money out of my savings to pay for the wheels

i just dont want them to rub, but i dont what the tires to not fill the wheel well! i will say jeff ur car looks sick with them wheels!!!!!

JeffB#2 · Post by **JeffB#2** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:24 pm

that i can't tell you. i have spare acr struts laying around but no non-acr 2nd gen struts to measure and compare. i don't know anyone local to check either on a quick notice deal.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:45 pm

ACR struts and 2nd gen struts have the same perch. Hence the reason ACR SRTs cannot run stock 17" SRT wheels with 205/50/17

To be closest to stock overall diameter you need to either run a 205/50/16 or 225/45/16. Your choice, both will work 100% but the 225/45/16 are more money and have less choices to choice from.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:40 am

simple math:

185/60/15 = 23.7
205/45/16 = 23.2
225/45/16 = 24"

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:56 am

ok thanks guys, anthony is running 205/50/16 on his car... and i love that cars stance... i realize i am not on coilovers though, so i know i will have some wheel gap....

jeff.... is ur car on stock suspension in that pic? just trying to get an idea of wheel gap is all..

thanks again for everyones help

JeffB#2 · Post by **JeffB#2** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:02 am

Stock ACR struts but lowering springs. Check my "garage" info here, I just entered whatever Jason put on the car into the garage form. I can try to get detailed pics for you tonight possibly. Won't be until after 7PM my time after work.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:46 am

if u can jeff that would be great! thanks

JeffB#2 · Post by **JeffB#2** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:01 pm

If you need something else just let me know:

Front tire, driver's side. Distance from the ground to the fender lip. There is plenty of room between the spring perch and the rear shoulder of the tire, half inch or slightly more. The tape is crooked, I know. I went back and checked again, it's 24 5/8" from the floor to the very highest point of the inner lip.

Same thing on the rear driver's side, distance from the ground to the fender lip. There is about 3/8" between the spring perch and the rear shoulder of the tire. I can just about slip a fingertip between them. The tension rod is about a 1/4" away from the sidewall, fairly tight right where the red X is. The tape looks crooked but I had the camera at an angle, the measurement is accurate.