Guys im looking to buy some rota slipstream and some tires this wheekend. But i dont no what to buy 15" or 16". I no theres' no big deference between the size but i need to no want you or rolling on and want size of tire you got. Post pics if you want. thanks

 

15x6.5 for me. and not one problem.


If you would like to see more pics., check out my sig.

 

go 15" for a better, cheaper tire selection and slightly 'more comfortable' ride

or

go 16" for stiffer sidewalls, slightly harsher ride and a more 'aggressive' look

 

If you are all out performance, then get the 15's for their lighter weight. 16's offer a wider tire for better handling, with a SLIGHT sacrifice in weight. I went with the 15's because I'm a weight reduction *****. I have em on my 4dr GSR and love them. Very good rims.

 

Bigger rims doesnt necessarily mean more weight. You can get lightweight forged rims which are much lighter than standard alloys and stronger too.

 

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Yes but he is not asking about OTHER rims, he is asking about Rota Slips specifcally, so yes the bigger he goes the heavier they will be.

I went with flat black 15" Slips, tire size of 205/50/15.

 

i ran 15's for weight purposes and im not a fan of bigger wheels really. I ran 205x50x15's

 

Just want to add that my 15inch bronze slipstream with a ToyoT1S tire weighed in at 27lbs on a bathroom scale. My stock GSR fat five with a Kumho712 weighed in at 36.5lbs.

 

did anybody ever weight and compare the 2? with tires.
i think that the weight would not be that different given that taller side wall=more rubber, and rubber is pretty heavy also.

 

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i think that the weight would not be that different given that taller side wall=more rubber, and rubber is pretty heavy also.</TD></TR></TABLE>

But with the lack of of 16 inch tires,,, it's almost a waste.

 

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hey ive been there

 

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Either one is fine, but the popular ITR 16" size, 215-45-16, is only made by a few people.

You can actually get 15x7 Slips in 5x114, now. DRFlickner had a run made for his company, and I think he still has some. You might want to contact him directly about that...I can't even remember the name of his company right now.

Everybody makes 205-50-15 tyres, so you know you'll always be able to get something that meets your needs, and even if you start racing there's still 225-45-15 readily available.

 

I went with 16x7 in bronze, and Falkin GRB 451 tires. Exactly 29lbs on a bathroom scale as wheel. I am not sure what teh stock swirlies way b/c they did not come on my car. I will post pics when I get home from work.

for now:



Modified by coolhandluke at 3:52 PM 2/7/2005

 

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go 16" for stiffer sidewalls, slightly harsher ride and a more 'aggressive' look </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey Tony you can't slam the 16's like you can the 15's I'm tuckin tires while it sits in the driveway.

Anyways. I have the 15x6.5 with Azenis and love them. GREAT street set up for a secondary fun car if you have a beater/daily.... or for the hardcore who drive on Azenis in everything.

Get the 15x6.5 with 205/50-15's for a great daily driven more comfortable ride and then another set or some K-1's with V710's or the like for the track

 

What are the wheels for? daily? racing? auto-x? Be more specific and people can help you out more effectively.

 

now, when people always say 15s are lighter, are they lighter after you put tires on?

sidewall on a 205 40 16 tire is 3.2" for a total height of 22.5"

sidewall on a 205 50 15 tire is 4" and total height of 23.1"

im assuming that that extra 1.6" of rubber on the 15" tire will more then make up for the couple pounds of extra weight that a 16" wheel weighs

 

DRflickner's company is JLB MOtorsports

 

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sidewall on a 205 40 16 tire is 3.2" for a total height of 22.5"

sidewall on a 205 50 15 tire is 4" and total height of 23.1"</TD></TR></TABLE>
On an Integra you should be running 205/45/16 on 16" wheels. Although, some people like the 215/45/16 Azenis, even though they are "too big"

Oh and here's DRFlickner's thread for JLB https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=697937

 

205/50/15 for me on 15x6.5 Slipstreams

Bigger wheels might weigh the same, but the weight is still on the outside of the wheel.

 

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Me too. Should have snapped some shots with the bridge or the lighthouse in the background as well.

 

that ITR look nice!!!

 

Guys I forgot to tell you that I will lowered my car about 2inch and it is a daily use and 1 or 2 solo event I have good price on falken Azenis I just dont want a small mags with a big tire so i will go shop this weekend. Thanks

 

Guys I decided on 205/50/15 with Azenis thanks for your reply.

 

Hello,
I just ordered 16x7 Slipstreams and I can't figure out what tires to go with. I've read this post and many others regarding tire size but still can't figure out which tires are better. I've narrowed it down to 3, can you please inform me on which is better.......205/45/16......205/40/16.......215/40/16? Thanks guys.

 

kinda off topic, but doesn't the JDM 98specR have 225/45/16's?