I am currently running 16x7 wheels on my integra. Think its a 42 offset. I need to get new tires and wonder what will work. Right now they have 215-40-16s on them that came with the wheels. I was wondering if it would better to go with 205-45-16s instead, or 205-50-16s? Is the middle number the width?

 

205/45/16

The first number is the width, the middle number is for the thickness of the sidewall.

 

would 215-40-16s or 205-50-16s be bad to run. Tires.com only has two wheels in 215-45-16..Falken azenis and ventus R-S2.

 

Yeah, I wouldnt run 215-40-16 or 205-50-16. Your best bet is to go with 205/45/16, there should be alot of tire options in that size.

 

jut wondering why would say it would be bad to ride with those sizes?

 

205-50-16's might fit but will most likely rub because the sidewall would be too tall.

215-40-16 would fit without problems but then you would be sacrificing some ride comfort by going with a lower profile tire.

 

oh ok...thanks for the help.

 

The above information isn't exactly accurate.

When selecting a tire size, you should get the size with an outer diameter that is as close as possible to the outer diameter of the stock tire size.

On an Integra, you can use either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16. Either one will work, without rubbing. The outer diameter of either one is within 1 percent of the stock outer diameter. (215/40-16 is a worse choice because it's too small, about 2 percent smaller than stock in diameter.)

Most tires come in one of these sizes or the other, not both. For example, the Falken Azenis RT-615 comes in 215/45-16, but not 205/45-16. If you're looking for the maximum dry traction, and you don't care about rapid treadwear or so-so wet traction, it's a great choice, the stickiest tire you can get on dry pavement. If you need something with better value (that lasts longer and costs less), consider the Kumho Ecsta SPT, which comes in 205/45-16 but not 215/45-16.

 

nsxtasy is absolutely correct

 

BTW, just to clarify...

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The middle number is for the height of the sidewall, as a percentage of the width of the tread. For example, when the tire size is 205/45-16, that means the tread is 205 mm wide, and the height of the sidewall is .45 * 205 = 92.25 mm.

 

nsxtasy, stop trying to make me look bad, lol.

j/k ... honestly when I make a post in this section I just sit back and wait for your reply

 

gotcha...thanks guys.