16" wheels, what size tires????
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16" wheels, what size tires????
What is the most common tire size for 16" wheels? I have a 00 Integra with 205/40/16s and the tire just looks too low pro. I like the 195/55 look on 15's.
Any recommendations?
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Re: 16" wheels, what size tires???? (T3k C)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T3k C »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is the most common tire size for 16" wheels? I have a 00 Integra with 205/40/16s and the tire just looks too low pro. I like the 195/55 look on 15's.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is too low profile for an Integra. 205/40-16 is commonly used on pre-'96 Civics, which came with smaller tires than Integras.
The best 16" size for your Integra is either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16. Either one will work. 205/45 is slightly smaller in diameter than 195/55-15, and 215/45 is slightly larger, but both are less than 1 percent different.
Any given tire comes in either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16, but not both. So pick the make/model of tire you want, and that will determine which size you get.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T3k C »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any recommendations?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For make/model of tire in those sizes? Sure. A few questions to answer, first, to help figure out what's best FOR YOU:
1. Will the tires be used in snow and frigid cold, or only in moderate to warm temperatures?
2. Will the tires be used for autocross or track use, or only street use?
3. How much do you care about performance? Would you be willing to accept a bit lower performance in order to get a lower purchase price and/or longer treadlife, or do you care mostly about performance?
It is too low profile for an Integra. 205/40-16 is commonly used on pre-'96 Civics, which came with smaller tires than Integras.
The best 16" size for your Integra is either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16. Either one will work. 205/45 is slightly smaller in diameter than 195/55-15, and 215/45 is slightly larger, but both are less than 1 percent different.
Any given tire comes in either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16, but not both. So pick the make/model of tire you want, and that will determine which size you get.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T3k C »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any recommendations?</TD></TR></TABLE>
For make/model of tire in those sizes? Sure. A few questions to answer, first, to help figure out what's best FOR YOU:
1. Will the tires be used in snow and frigid cold, or only in moderate to warm temperatures?
2. Will the tires be used for autocross or track use, or only street use?
3. How much do you care about performance? Would you be willing to accept a bit lower performance in order to get a lower purchase price and/or longer treadlife, or do you care mostly about performance?
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