Wanted to get some input from any of you running Rota's what offset you went with and how the fitment is?

I'm about 100% on a set of Grids, choice comes down to what size offset to go with.

15 x 6.5 +38
16 x 7.0 +40

I have a set of 205/50/15 BFG G-Force Sports on my stock wheels now, Tire Rack says they're good up to a 7" width. /

I know a lot of you guys are knowledgeable when it comes to wheel sizing etc, so all help is appreciated.

 

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crappy tire

Check out this post for details on many of the best summer tires on the market for various characteristics.

You'll want 195/55-15 or 205/50-15 for 15" wheels, 205/45-16 or 215/45-16 for 16" wheels...

 

I actually really like them. The car is turbo'd so the tires do light up a lot, and the treadwear is pretty good. Plus they don't hop.

What is the max size tire I can run on each set of wheel respectively?

 

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It depends on what you compare them with. The g-Force Sport is crappy because it's only about as good as the "budget performance tires" that were popular 5-10 years ago, like the Dunlop FM901 and Kumho Ecsta Supra 712. Within the past few years, many manufacturers have come out with tires whose performance is far, far superior (e.g. Yokohama ES100, Kumho Ecsta SPT, Dunlop Direzza DZ101), at the same price level. So you can do much better for the same amount of money. (For those who want to use inexpensive tires.)

Then again, if your car is turboed, you might want to increase your tire budget and get some stickier (although not as long-lasting) tires. Notably the Falken Azenis RT-615. It doesn't make sense to go to all the time and expense to increase your drivetrain's performance unless you also give it rubber that can handle the added capabilities.

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Don't obsess over "max size". The most important factor in performance is the kind of tire you buy (make and model). Differences in performance between one model of tire and another, due to the tire's design (composition, tread pattern, etc) are far, far greater than differences in performance because of different sizes/widths. A stickier tire that is smaller/narrower will almost always give you much better performance than a less sticky tire that is larger/wider.

If you get 15x6.5, get the Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50-15. They will stick better than any other street tire in any size.

If you get 16x7, get the Falken Azenis RT-615 in 215/45-16. Same thing.

 

Definently some really good information there, thank you much .

Would you say the +38 offset with be fine with the DC2? I'd really like to stay away from going with a 16" wheel, but Rota only offeres the 15x6.5 in +38.

 

Anyone?

 

Don't be impatient. It's Sunday morning.

 

LOL sorry, I'm on a different planet this weekend...no sleep whatsoever. free bump up.