I got some 16 x 7 rims. My R has Tein springs. Right now the top of the tire on the 15's is at the fender. what would be a good size tire to get for the 16's?

TIA

 

205/45/16 or 215/45/16. Most will say it depends on your needs. I believe that some tire companies don't offer them in both those sizes, but will let the more experienced do the talking.

Check this thread out if you haven't seen it already.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1858563

 

205 45 16
215 40 16<---- less options, more expensive in most cases

 

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205/45-16 and 215/45-16 are best. Both are within 1 percent of the stock outer diameter, and neither one should rub. (215/40-16 is MUCH too small, almost 3 percent smaller in diameter than stock.)

Decide what kind of tire you want to get, and then check what sizes it's available in. It is probably available only in one size or the other, not both.

Short recommendation:

If you care ONLY about dry traction (such as if you plan to use the same tires for autocross or an occasional track event), get the Falken Azenis RT-615 in 215/45-16. Outstanding dry traction and handling, only so-so on wet pavement, treadlife is short (10-12K miles is typical), moderate price ($95 at Vulcan).

If you want outstanding dry traction and also outstanding wet traction, and don't care about price, consider the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 in 205/45-16. Outstanding dry traction and wet traction, very good treadlife (25-40K), rather expensive ($133 at the Tire Rack).

If you also care about value (both purchase price and treadlife), get the Kumho Ecsta SPT in 205/45-16. Pretty good dry traction (not like the previous two, but still pretty good, similar to the Yoko ES100), excellent wet traction, excellent treadlife (30-45K), at a bargain price ($65).

All of the above choices are summer tires, and are going to be pretty awful on snow and in frigid cold. If you have to use them in those conditions, consider getting a set of winter tires on a second set of wheels. (If you absolutely MUST use the same tires on snow as the rest of the year, so you are willing to accept lower performance than you would get from summer tires, two of the best all-seasons are the Kumho Ecsta ASX in 205/45-16 for $67, and the Pirelli PZero Nero M&S in 205/45-16 for $86.)