how do you guys think 205/50/16 tires will look on a 00 si on volk le37s? Im debating whether to go 205/45/16 or 205/50/16 but im afraid the 205/50/16 will be too big of a sidewall....what do u guys think? any pics will be appreciated greatly....thx

 

205/45/16 is the proper size to go to keep your speedometer accurate. 205/50/16 will make your speedometer read slower than what you're actually going. If you're lowered you'll probably rub on the larger tires, usually in the rear.

 

You shouldn't base your tire size decision on how you think it will look. As stated above, 205/45-16 would be the correct size for your application, though 215/45-16 would also be appropriate. Most often, a particular tire will only be available in one of those two sizes, so if there's a specific tire you're looking at, you can go with whichever of those sizes it's available in.

 

gotcha...but i bought these rims with 205/40/16 on them and they are pretty worn out...they look extra small on the car and my car is dropped pretty good...my front lip is maybe about 4 inches or so off the ground...i just wanted some opinions because theres a guy selling 4 205/50/16 bfgoodrich g-force sport tires for $200....he says they are pretty much brand new....but i though they were too big...

 

Yes, 205/50-16 is too large.

205/45-16 or 215/45-16 is what you want.

 

i just bought new set of wheels for me and they have almost new 205/50 r16 wheels on them

will try them on my civic before I spend another 450€ on new tires

 

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will try them on my civic before I spend another 450€ on new tires</TD></TR></TABLE>

They should fit, with the slight possibility of some rubbing, but the main concern is the influence on the speedometer/odometer reading, as well as your overall effective gearing.

 

215/45/16 ftw

 

thanx for the pic...let me know how it works out for you.....thats a pretty big sidewall.....about 4 inch...i appreciate the information guys....really helpfull.... now next thing is finding these at a decent price....man wish 205/50/16 was the way to go....200 bucks for those tires locally would've been awesome...ha

 

Im running 205/50/15 on a 16in rims and Im not rubbing and I do have it dropped a lot on nuespeed sport springs

 

post some pics

 

here is a pic of my car and wheels - 205/45-16...they are on WORK Emotions but you can grasp the picture i guess.

 

You need to dump that thing playa.

 

nice...thx for the pic...drop that thing!

 

lol i plan on it...hit a speed bump (motor wise) gotta wait to see whats going to happen in the next few weeks..if my motor keeps burning oil the way it has been then im going to be spending my money on a GSR swap and thennnn GC/Koni setup

 

Damn, baller KDW's around Work Emotions!

 

lol thanks - well i really didnt want to get knock offs...and for the tires...heard nothing but great things..and i can add my own to it...best tires ive ever driven on

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Gotta be in it to win it, Go big or go home, either your first or your last...i wake up in the morning and **** excellence..however you want to look at it lol

 

that tire looks like it says 205/40/16

 

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Impossible.

 

i figured he made a mistake