I just got some 16" rims, and i want some low profile tires, but im not good with tire sizing. Whats a good size tire to run, im thinking a wider tire would probably be better(more grip). My car isnt lowered so i could probably go pretty low. What you guys think?

 

225-45-16.... perfect size

 

ok, cool, now whats a good tire to buy?

 

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Yeah i agree...
IF you drive fast (135-180mph) then you have to get Z-rated tires (thats not name but that is how its rated) but anything that cost alot is probly good..

 

are you lowered?

here are some tables and a formula that is very helpful for tire sizing and such

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/...d.asp

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/...d.asp

 

Here's a super-useful tire size calculator:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Enter your stock size and your aftermarket size and it calculates how far off it is. Then browse tirerack.com for lots of options.

Dan

 

225/45/16.... i have to agree... had them for almost a 6 months on my lude and i give them a

 

225/45/16 is good, i also like 215/45/16 b/c of the gearing advantage.

 

gearing advantage?

 

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smaller OD of tire = higher final drive = better acceleration

 

so 225/45/16 does not have the same gearing advantage as the 215/45/16?

 

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The second number is a percentage of the tread width, not a concrete measurement. So the same percentage of a narrower tire means a smaller diameter.

 

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informative, but in itself, it is dumb. why would someone need z rated tires on the street? if you do decide to drive 135+ on the STREET, please, do us all a favor and go kill urself.

 

so...other than the width, they're the same...

 

Not exactly. You want to stay as close to the stock diameter as possible; definitely don't go over. As the width of a x/45/16 tire goes up, so does the diameter, because 45% of 225 is more than 45% of 215. If you want the 215/45/16 diameter and you're going up to 225, you might have to get a 40 sidewall. Use that tire size calculator in my above post to compare to your stock size.

Dan

 

Well, I have 215's right now and was wondering if I got 225's, if it will Hurt or Help me?

 

Both sizes are pretty close to stock, if stock for an Accord is anything like a 4th gen lude, which I have a feeling it is. Wider tires are a little less fuel efficient, but 225/45 is bigger than 215/45, so that might make up for it. 225/15 will probably be a little slower off the line than 215/45. The wider tire patch will help with handling, but the larger diameter will detract from it.

 

Also, go to tirerack.com and go to the spec chart for the tires you're thinking of buying, and look at the recommended rim width. If your rim width is barely wide enough to fit them, go with something narrower. The best compromise is probably the rim width being right in the middle of the range for the tire.

Dan

 

what was your stock size ludewithandh22?

205 55 r15?

 

Yes sir, 205/55r15... but i was gonna get some 16in rota grids. Oh yeah i was thinking that the 225 would be better off the line than 215's because of the wider tire=more traction.

 

Well, yeah, from a start wider is better, but once you're moving (a.k.a. whenever you're acceleraing), narrower = lighter = quicker.

 

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i agree, but when i purchased 215s over 205s, i did it knowing that my acceleration wouldnt improve, however, i NEVER get the feeling that I an pushing the envelope when it comes to my cornering. Thats what I wanted, confidence in cornering.

What do you want, acceleration or handling or both? find a happy medium

 

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Yeah, cornering is my top priority. Autoxer@heart. But gas mileage on the freeway is not far behind!

Dan

 

My top priority is acceleration and traction. I think i was getting bad track times because my tires kept spinning when i would start. So do you think 205 would give me a better track time than the wider 225?

 

No! The 225s will probably improve your track time, as long as they're not the widest thing you can possibly squeeze onto your rims. The difference in acceleration I'm talking about is subtle. I can't imagine that that would make more difference than the benefit you'd get from better cornering ability.
Wider still = better performance.
Although, if you're serious about driving on the track (and you're not feeling poor), it would be better to just get another set of wheels, like someone's old stock wheels, and throw some race tires on there. Then you could run 205s on the road and everything would be fine.