Pics of 16" rim with 205,215,225 tires
12-19-2008, 11:09 AM
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Pics of 16" rim with 205,215,225 tires
PICS OF 16" RIM WITH 205,215,225 TIRES
please help me choose whcih tires size are better im new to the 16" rim world and cant choose a tire size
please help me choose whcih tires size are better im new to the 16" rim world and cant choose a tire size
12-19-2008, 11:26 AM
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thanks for the pics and info i dont know if i could fit i dont know much about 16" rims and which tires to run they'll be on my 16" 4 lug itr replicas rims
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12-19-2008, 01:53 PM
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205/40-16 is TOO SMALL for an Integra. That size is good for pre-'96 Civics and CRXs that came with much smaller tires than our cars.
You can use either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16 on Integras. Both sizes will fit, and both are within 1 percent of the stock outer diameter for Integras that came with 15" wheels. (The 205/45-16 is much closer to the stock outer diameter for Integras that came with 14" wheels.) Neither should rub, even on Integras that have been moderately lowered.
Most tires come in either 205/45 or 215/45, not both. Decide on the tire that you want, based on the usual criteria (performance, price, treadlife, etc), and get whichever of those two sizes it comes in. If you use the same tires in all conditions - snow and frigid cold in winter and warm weather in summer - then you'll need an all-season tire, and I recommend the Kumho ASX, $79/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack. If you never use these tires in snow or frigid cold, because you live in a warm climate or because you have a separate set of tires for winter use, then you can get summer tires and take advantage of their better performance in moderate to warm temperatures (both dry roads and in rain); I recommend the Yokohama S.drive, $93/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack. If you ONLY care about dry traction, and you don't mind rapid treadwear - like if you use your car for autocross or an occasional track event - then you can get one of the "supersticky" tires like the Bridgestone RE-01R, $161/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack, or the Falken Azenis RT-615, $99/tire in 215/45-16 at Vulcan Tire.
16x7 is a good wheel width, because both 16" sizes will fit on it. Avoid 16x8, which is too wide for 205/45-16.
You can use either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16 on Integras. Both sizes will fit, and both are within 1 percent of the stock outer diameter for Integras that came with 15" wheels. (The 205/45-16 is much closer to the stock outer diameter for Integras that came with 14" wheels.) Neither should rub, even on Integras that have been moderately lowered.
Most tires come in either 205/45 or 215/45, not both. Decide on the tire that you want, based on the usual criteria (performance, price, treadlife, etc), and get whichever of those two sizes it comes in. If you use the same tires in all conditions - snow and frigid cold in winter and warm weather in summer - then you'll need an all-season tire, and I recommend the Kumho ASX, $79/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack. If you never use these tires in snow or frigid cold, because you live in a warm climate or because you have a separate set of tires for winter use, then you can get summer tires and take advantage of their better performance in moderate to warm temperatures (both dry roads and in rain); I recommend the Yokohama S.drive, $93/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack. If you ONLY care about dry traction, and you don't mind rapid treadwear - like if you use your car for autocross or an occasional track event - then you can get one of the "supersticky" tires like the Bridgestone RE-01R, $161/tire in 205/45-16 at the Tire Rack, or the Falken Azenis RT-615, $99/tire in 215/45-16 at Vulcan Tire.
16x7 is a good wheel width, because both 16" sizes will fit on it. Avoid 16x8, which is too wide for 205/45-16.
12-19-2008, 03:42 PM
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Those Bronze Volks above are Blazing. Imo, 40 series look nicer than 45 series tires because of the less beefier sidewall. Sure, it doesn't have the extra flex and ride comfort as 45 series but from the cars that I've seen that have 40 series tires compliment the rim and the car that much more than 45 series. Especially if the car is cleanly dropped.
I would like to see 215, 225's to see how much wider they are compared to 205's. If you are going for the "wide" look just pick up a set of low offset wheels instead of picking up wider tires.
I would like to see 215, 225's to see how much wider they are compared to 205's. If you are going for the "wide" look just pick up a set of low offset wheels instead of picking up wider tires.
12-19-2008, 03:55 PM
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if you like the lowered look, go 205-40-16s. i had that look on my 1st db8 for a long time (dropped on h&r's, fender basically right above the tire) and the ride was fine to me. wish i had a pic on this comp so i could show you, i loved the stance 
lower profile tires just look more agressive IMO (within reason lol). but to each his own...
lower profile tires just look more agressive IMO (within reason lol). but to each his own...
12-19-2008, 05:57 PM
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Many people run 205/40-16 if they want to run super slammed because they can lower the car more before having rubbing problems.
But they are alot smaller than stock. In fact, give the same suspension, a car w/ 205/40-16 tires will actually have MORE fender gap than one with 205/45-16 tires due to the smaller tire diameter.
I have 205/45-16's and my bro had 205/40-16's on his del Sol (on stock suspension of all things) and it looked pretty silly, and rode damn rough, too.
But they are alot smaller than stock. In fact, give the same suspension, a car w/ 205/40-16 tires will actually have MORE fender gap than one with 205/45-16 tires due to the smaller tire diameter.
I have 205/45-16's and my bro had 205/40-16's on his del Sol (on stock suspension of all things) and it looked pretty silly, and rode damn rough, too.
12-19-2008, 09:09 PM
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i rolled on 205 40 16's for awhile. worst part is the rpms you turn all the time. you'll pull 2-3mpg more on 205 45 16s. that much i've found out through trial and error
12-20-2008, 09:39 AM
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Not a good idea. If you like the lowered look, then the proper way to do it is by swapping your suspension (springs, coilovers, etc).
Actually, 205/40-16 is the best size on a del sol, because it came with smaller tires from the factory than Integras. So it's about the same outer diameter (with the small exception of the last couple years of the VTEC version of the del sol, a small minority of del sols).
Yes, the smaller diameter of the 205/40-16 is like putting shorter gearing on your car and it will use more fuel for the same number of miles. Also, with the smaller diameter, you're actually not going quite as many miles as the odometer says you are, so your fuel economy is actually slightly worse than what you calculate it as based on the odometer reading.
Yes, the smaller diameter of the 205/40-16 is like putting shorter gearing on your car and it will use more fuel for the same number of miles. Also, with the smaller diameter, you're actually not going quite as many miles as the odometer says you are, so your fuel economy is actually slightly worse than what you calculate it as based on the odometer reading.
12-20-2008, 11:28 AM
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I don't mind slightly undersized tires on 15" wheels, though. I had 195/50-15's on my stock wheels before, and now have the stock size 195/55-15, and I hate them. Those tires rub ALL the time, even lowered only 1.5" on stock springs via the Koni spring perch. I'm definitely going to go back to 195/50-15 for the next set of tires on the stock wheels (if I have the car that long)
12-20-2008, 12:28 PM
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What about wheel width? Almost everyone running 16" wheels uses 16x7's. 16x7.5 is probably the absolute limit you can go without having to run spacers and/or lower offset wheels, and pulling the fenders out.
12-20-2008, 12:53 PM
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Yes, someone did, above:
12-20-2008, 12:57 PM
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But I liked the look of 195/50-15's a little better and the slightly higher effective final drive was kinda nice, too. The speedometer error actually helps keep me out of trouble (I can set cruise to 75 on the highway when I'm actually only going 70
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12-20-2008, 01:38 PM
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Yes, the smaller diameter of the 205/40-16 is like putting shorter gearing on your car and it will use more fuel for the same number of miles. Also, with the smaller diameter, you're actually not going quite as many miles as the odometer says you are, so your fuel economy is actually slightly worse than what you calculate it as based on the odometer reading.
