Would going with a 15x7 or 16x7in wheel be better for track use?

 

question is can you afford the 16 inch tires

Most people here use 15x7 for track use.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">question is can you afford the 16 inch tires

Most people here use 15x7 for track use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know the price is an issue, but does the 16 in wheel/tire combo make a better track size than the 15?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">question is can you afford the 16 inch tires

Most people here use 15x7 for track use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not to mention that R compound tires choices in the 16" tire sizes is less than the 15" size.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by answer3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know the price is an issue, but does the 16 in wheel/tire combo make a better track size than the 15?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Unless you have brakes that need a larger wheel there is absolutely no reason to go to a 16" wheel in my opinion. The 15x7 will get you all the grip you need and will be loads lighter (which is a big deal).


Modified by Flux at 4:45 PM 1/31/2005

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Unless you have brakes that need a larger wheel there is absolutely no reason to go to a 16" wheel in my opinion. The 15x7 will get you all the grip you need and will be loads lighter (which is a big deal).
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I couldn't have posted it any better myself. If the 15x7's will fit, use them, because they will usually be lighter (faster) and cheaper.

-Chris

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Unless you have brakes that need a larger wheel there is absolutely no reason to go to a 16" wheel in my opinion. The 15x7 will get you all the grip you need and will be loads lighter (which is a big deal).


Modified by Flux at 4:45 PM 1/31/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>


.... unless...you want to get 16x7 because then when you fly by someone you can brag about rolling them in heavy *** wheels.

 

thanks for informative replies, looks like ill be going with a 15x7 wheel, I dont plan on running 12-15in brembo rotors anytime soon.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by answer3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for informative replies, looks like ill be going with a 15x7 wheel, I dont plan on running 12-15in brembo rotors anytime soon.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I fit an 11.75" rotor and Wilwood caliper under a 15" wheel.

mattj

 

what about a 15x6.5, or is that too small for the 205 tires?

 

A 205 tire, especially the Falken Azenis due to its width, will feel (and perform) much better on a 7" wheel. It is about the angle of the sidewall on the wheel when installed.

 

15x7 is better than 16x7 for a Type R. Why?

1) Lower cost for same quality
2) Lower overall weight
3) Lower rotational inertia
4) Easier fit
5) For a given tire width and aspect ratio a 15" will result in a lower ride height than a 16"

regards,
alan

 

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You can fit a 225 on a 6" rim so a 6.5" rim will fit a 205 no problem

regards,
alan

 

So what width would be the best for a 15in wheel? I thought 205 tires dont exactly fit perfectly on a 6.5in wheel?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by answer3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So what width would be the best for a 15in wheel? I thought 205 tires dont exactly fit perfectly on a 6.5in wheel? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Most people refer to the 205/50/15 Azenis not fitting properly on the stock 6" wide wheels. And they are correct, since the above tires run wider than average 205/50 marketed tires.

They do fit however. They just don't provide the same crisp turn-in that stock sized Re010's offer on stock wheels.

A better option for the Azenis would be 6 1/2" wide wheels or better yet 7".

But there are other 205/50/15 tires that fit the stock wheels closer/better.

 

whats the optimal size for 205 size tire?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A better option for the Azenis would be 6 1/2" wide wheels or better yet 7".
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by answer3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the optimal size for 205 size tire?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Depends on the tire. 7" is a good size for the Azenis, as posted.