got me a set of new SSR type Cs, but cant decide on the tires.

my wheels are 16X7.5 +42 offset 5x114 on my 96GSR w/ type R 5lug.

At tire rack the available tires I want are either the 215-45-R16 Dunlop D101s for $107 each or 225-45-R16 for Yokohama ES100s for $95

Which is a better tire and which one would rub on my car when dropped?

Info is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

with 225s you will most likely rub at lock to lock (steering).

 

depends on what your cars designed for. In my case I would get the 225 and deal with the slight amount of rubbing for that larger contact patch. If you don't need that get the 215.

 

a 215-45 will be stiffer than the 225-45 (better turning)
the second number (sidewall) is in relation to the the width of the tire

 

215/45/16

 

wow, i never knew you could run 215's