TravisBiggie

First of all, are these offsets good enough to run a tire of these sizes? Also, I have a feeling the 275's might be overkill.

Which setup to choose?

16x8, 15 offset, 245/50/16 federal ss595's

15x8, 16 offset, 275/50-15 NITTO NT555R
(will take modification to wheel well, side skirt, and front, i'm okay with this)

or....... just run 225/50/15's on my ls mesh.

toyomatt84

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So, you're comparing an all-season (drifting) tire to a drag radial? That's not even a fair comparison, regardless of tire size.

Its also important to note that both tire sizes are GROSSLY oversized for the chassis, and put the car as a potential safety risk (depending on what you've done to support these choices). A good range to stay in, is within 3% of overall tire diameter. Both options listed are around 13% oversized.

TravisBiggie

I don't think I'm comparing anything in regards to performance or what their purpose is. I just want to know what would be a better choice and what would fit more properly.

But, what would you say to the people running 24.5" slicks, and the few I see run 235/60/15's and the few guys i saw run 275/50/15s on a EG? With the name "Toyo" in your name, I am going to pre judge you and say your opinion is severely biased.

toyomatt84

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The first sentence here entirely contradicts with the second sentence. You're not interested in comparing them, then you want to know which would be a better choice? That's a comparison, if I've ever seen one.


You're now bringing in the argument that someone running slicks should be compared to a street setup? Again, there is no relevance between the two. If you had stated you're looking for a drag racing exclusive setup, my response would have been more biased towards a slick. But, the two tire offerings you listed... are not what I would consider "great" in a drag racing application. As for those who run extremely oversized tires on the street, they take the same risks as you would if you would run that kind of tire. Those sizing specifications are brought about by the vehicle and tire manufacturer, not me.

As for you "pre-judging" me... is it the fact that you're judging me on the 1977 Toyota Landcruiser I had as a first vehicle? Because my username has nothing to do with Toyo Tires. I didn't even know of Toyo tires when I bought that truck and made this username. I was more interested in Super Swampers, Detroit lockers, and my 9500lb Warn winch... then a performance street tire.

TravisBiggie

On honda-tech, you never know, I had a feeling I'd be pissing in the wind. I'm not comparing the tires in regards to performance, because for all I know, both can work just fine with my setup. I'm just asking what would fit and what would not. Sorry if I came off an an uneducated uptight ********, not my intention.

Last 24 hours, Ive done enough googling to find out how to address certain issues in regards to clearance. simply, I am hoping I can find someone who has ran 16x8s with these 245s on a EG and see how they fit.

I am in the air now, wondering if I should just throw on some 225/50/15 on my ls mesh, and perhaps spacers and call it a day, or go with 16x8's with 245/50/16s (ideally this is what I prefer hence the larger tire size)

again, sorry.

toyomatt84

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If it were me, I'd aim towards putting tires that were on the top range of safe sizing... just in case anything were to go wrong on an extremely oversized setup. Something like a 225/50/15 would be a very aggressive sizing, compared to stock.

If you look at the extreme end of things, you're going to need fender flares, because anything wider then a 255 won't fit under stock sheetmetal without rubbing, no matter how much camber or what offset wheel you run. That being said, the top dogs in the T/A world (Tilton and JDM Yard) that run 5th gen. hatchbacks, run a staggered setup of 295/30/18 in the front with 245/40/17's in the rear. Both have extensive aerodynamic modifications and structual modifications to support the change.

underrated

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Sorry to butt in, but would a 225 even fit the Lsmesh?

toyomatt84

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A 225/50/15 is rated for wheels 6-8" wide. A 225/45/15 is rated for 7-8.5".

TravisBiggie

I'm leaning towards keeping the mesh and running 225's, I understand its on the risky side, but I would really hate to buy new wheels right now, I have to complete my motor right now as well so I have to watch the funds.

I have 4x ls mesh painted silver with 4x sm6 hoosier road race tires 205/50/15. this car is going to be a weekend warrior and I don't think the sm6's are a good choice.

I really, really am leaning towards 225's, should I just go for it? I plan to get 10mm spacers and extended lug nuts as well. I'd like to avoid rubbing and would like the wheels to be more flush with the fenders.

toyomatt84

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Do you mean extended lug studs? Because extended lug nuts won't help you with a 10mm spacer.

PS. Per the rules, this isn't an "opinion" forum so much as it is a "technical information" forum. Whether or not you go with this setup, is entirely up to you.