Ok, I currently run 205-45-16's on my DB8 and have no issues whatsoever with them. I was looking into purchasing a new set of tires and looked at my options. I noticed a 205-50-16 size and wondered why this tire size is not also a recommendation for a plus one tire suggestion? I've always been recommended a 45 series tire, and cant see the harm in jumping up to a 50 series. Anyone got more info?

 

becauser it is a 15" tire?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brian. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">becauser it is a 15" tire? </TD></TR></TABLE>

oh snap

 

Re-read....edited

 

ahhhh, the ninja edit!

i run 205/50/16 on my car. i don't really have any issues. they came with the wheels. when i need new tires, i will be buying 205/45/16 though.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brian. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ahhhh, the ninja edit!

i run 205/50/16 on my car. i don't really have any issues. they came with the wheels. when i need new tires, i will be buying 205/45/16 though. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Any particular reasons why?

 

ehhh not really. i am lowered on h&r sports and like i said, do not have any real issues with rubbing. i will occasionally rub if i am making a u turn and cut my wheel all the way over, but not all of the time. i guess i want a more "low profile" look tire

a very helpful site that deals with tire size and speedometer flucuations is
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
if you plug in the integra stock tire size, and then the 205/50/16 size, you can see the variances. 205/45/16 is closer to the size of the stock wheel/tire.

 

205/50/16 is too big.
It is the proper size for 01+ civics and some Accords ( 5th gen) but not for a DC integra.
Go with <U>215/45/16</U> if you want a beefier tire.

 

I wouldnt do it. I think it would make the car look funny. but thats just me.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PLAGUED_DB7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wouldnt do it. I think it would make the car look funny. but thats just me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

believe it or not, i bet you wouldn't be able to tell unless i said something (or unless you are looking specifically at my car and the tires)

overall, i am happy with the tires (yoko es100, btw) it is nice having a little extra tire if you have to daily drive on horrendous roads.

 

Yoko's dont really ever look that tall.

Falkens on the other hand I have a set on my 4dr right now, and they look like friggen stock tires.

 

i cant stand the look of too much tire, thats why im runnin 205/40/16's

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by It’s BOLO!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i cant stand the look of too much tire, thats why im runnin 205/40/16's</TD></TR></TABLE> gang ******* ster

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brian. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">believe it or not, i bet you wouldn't be able to tell unless i said something (or unless you are looking specifically at my car and the tires)
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I sure as hell could. I used to run 205/50-16 tires on 16x7 wheels on my old Camry (proper size for that car, up from 185/70-14 stockies) and the sidewalls look much thicker than 205/45-16 for Integras.

205/50-16 tires would give you decreased fender gap, but also higher ground clearance (think of the box Chevy's on 24's, just not that exagerated ).

 

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

believe it or not, i bet you wouldn't be able to tell unless i said something (or unless you are looking specifically at my car and the tires)

overall, i am happy with the tires (yoko es100, btw) it is nice having a little extra tire if you have to daily drive on horrendous roads.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats what I was thinking. The 205-50 is only .81 inches taller overall versus the 205-45. I just wanted to add a little extra rubber to absorb the beating streets of LA.

 

Almost an inch taller, that's pretty significant.

Think about all the people that run 205/50-15 tires instead of the stock 195/55-15. It's a good replacement size. But then switch to 205/50-16 and you're a full inch bigger in diameter.

Slower accleration, thicker tire, higher off the ground (if you care how low the car is).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Almost an inch taller, that's pretty significant.

Think about all the people that run 205/50-15 tires instead of the stock 195/55-15. It's a good replacement size. But then switch to 205/50-16 and you're a full inch bigger in diameter.

Slower accleration, thicker tire, higher off the ground (if you care how low the car is).</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had these same thoughts when I bought my 205/45-16s, but lately I've been thinking, "Screw the acceleration, and screw appearance (thicker looking tire and higher off ground), would better gas mileage (lower rpm for same speed) and slightly improved ride quality justify new tires?" I'm also running 400/400 springs on the street (and getting ready for stiffer), so thats half my problem.

Then again, I'm not really sure I want to deal with a miscalibrated speedo and more expensive tires...

As with any car modification, there are trade offs. EnjoyTheRideDC2, you'll have to weigh the pros and cons and make the decision for yourself.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Almost an inch taller, that's pretty significant.

Think about all the people that run 205/50-15 tires instead of the stock 195/55-15. It's a good replacement size. But then switch to 205/50-16 and you're a full inch bigger in diameter.

Slower accleration, thicker tire, higher off the ground (if you care how low the car is).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, exactly. Regarding acceleration, it's like replacing a 4.400 final drive ratio with a taller 4.286.

They also might rub on the wheel wells and/or fenders. Any time you have a tire that's wider than stock AND bigger in diameter, there's a good chance of rubbing. The 205/50-16 is 2.7 percent larger in diameter. As noted above, that's a big difference. Compare that with 205/45-16 (0.8 percent smaller than stock) and 215/45-16 (0.7 percent larger).

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EnjoyTheRideDC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just wanted to add a little extra rubber to absorb the beating streets of LA.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The best way to do that is to get 15" rims.