After I install my drag 3 kit, I am figuring my 14" hx rims with 185 tires may pose a slight traction problem. I have had my stock b16 break traction for a very slight moment in first this last summer.

I am looking for a cheap, light rim, with a good width for wide tires. Turbo isn't much good without traction! This is for the occasional stop light race.

I am thinking about Kosei Racing 16x7.5's or the 15x7's. Tire rack price of something like $139 per rim. I would like some SSR competition, but those cost big bucks.

I am leaning toward the 16's because I want to also upgrade to a wilwood big brake kit up front(money permitting). Plus I should be able to run a 205 tire.

Any imput on the idea "there are no good 16 inch tires" would also be appreciated.

The main question is....will the 16x7.5's rub stock height?

Oh, the guys in Competition didn't like this post too much, it involved an illigeal activity.

THANKS!!

 

i went in and stook up for ya

 

ALRIGHT!! I haven't looked at what you posted, but thanks alot!

 

LOL, you should know NOT to say this
Anyone with a turbo understands this implicitly, and anyone in the Competition forum is bound to jump all over you for it

You could also get some 16" rotas, they're cheap and good quality.

If you get 16x7.5s with the right offset (42mm-45mm) you should have no problems. what size tires are you planning on geting? what KIND of tires are you getting? that's even more important for your "slight traction problem"

-Xerxes

 

Since you planning to get 16' wheels, get 45-50 series tires. That should be like 23-24 inchs.

 

Guess you could say I am a turbomafia beginner!

I don't know much at all about tires, or what kind would be best. All I know this setup will be for spring, summer, fall only, and I am looking for maximum traction, ok treadwear, and no rubbing.

I need to do some research.

 

I am looking at some 225/45/R16 tires. Wonder if I will have trouble with those......

 

i qctually wanted to see if i could fit some 225/50-55/15 tires would fit... think if i used like a 1/4" or 1/2" spacer it would work?

 

I am going to have to do some more asking around.

 

I would like to know the answer to this question as well. I have Wilwood brakes and am limited to what wheel will fit over the calipers. I believe the SSR Competions fit. Does anyone know if ANY other 16"s will fit or maybe a 15" wheel?

TIA

 

just dont get 17s... i got em and i get wheel hop like a muthafucka! and the ride is a bit harsh at bumps and ****. 16s will do just fine. no fender rubbin if you get the right offset. the guy sellin you the rims should be doing their job and not to give you the wrong offset anyway.

 

Ideally I would like 15's, but the wilwood brakes will most likely not fit under any. They got something like a 12.2" rotor!

 

my prescription

16x7.5 K1's with 215/45/16 Falken Azzenis

 

The willwood kit wont even clear a lot of 16's too.