Ok, so I put Falken Ziex ZE 912 215/50/16s on my JDMs and installed on my ITR today. Took it for a ride and it felt like I was riding on balloon tires. Checked the pressure and it was 40lbs! Reduced to 34 and feels much better, but still a little strange feel. Steering feels a lot lighter than the stock wheels. Guess it just takes getting used to. Definately need to lower the car as it feels like I'm in a pick up truck. I have Koni Yellows and GC coil overs to do that but don't feel like installing them today. I don't usually ask for opinions but do you guys think the 215/50s are to tall? I selected these tires for performance and tire wear. I have new RT615s for the stockers and Expo. Here are some pics. I know, I need to paint my calipers. Thats on the list.

 

You can never go wrong with those rims. Looks great

 

She looks damn good with those

 

50's series is too much I think for side wall.
I am on 40's but will move back to 45's.





Modified by machgo5go at 11:43 PM 3/15/2008

 

215/50/16 = way too tall.

215/45/16 or 205/45/16 is ideal.

Where did you get the 215/50/16 idea? That tire is an inch taller than the 45 series.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
<u>215/50-16:</u> 4.2in 12.2in 24.5in 76.9in 824 0.0%
<u>215/45-16:</u> 3.8in 11.8in 23.6in 74.2in 854 -3.5%

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">215/50/16 = way too tall.

215/45/16 or 205/45/16 is ideal.

Where did you get the 215/50/16 idea? That tire is an inch taller than the 45 series.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
215/50-16: 4.2in 12.2in 24.5in 76.9in 824 0.0%
215/45-16: 3.8in 11.8in 23.6in 74.2in 854 -3.5%

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50 Series tires on a 16" rim for the ITR is way too tall. IMO, it sort of takes away from the look of the JDM 16s as well .... makes them look a bit "normal". Still sexy and all, but I would have gone with a 215/45/16, or even a 205/45/16 .... Although not as practical, I think a 205/40/16 is the best appearance wise ... but that's neither here nor there.

Looks great nonetheless!

*Edit - you can still get great tires with the same treadlife as those in the lower profile sizes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where did you get the 215/50/16 idea? That tire is an inch taller than the 45 series.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What can I say, I'm old. I wanted the wider tread but couldn't find the Falken in a 215/45 other than the 615s and i wanted a longer tread life. Guess I'll drop to 205/45/16. More choices. Expensive mistake! Damn.

 

you can get other brands other than falken...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by username=no more &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get other brands other than falken...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not much to choose from for under $100 each. Other than the Falken 615s, just Dunlop and Hankook.

 

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Not much to choose from for under $100 each. Other than the Falken 615s, just Dunlop and Hankook.</TD></TR></TABLE>

ever looked into bf goodrich g-force sports? they're like $80 each from tire rack...

 

Kumho Ecsta SPTs Excellent value, great wet and dry grip, very good treadwear, and fairly cheap. My self and a few others used them at Expo 7 with great success.

 

looks good...but i think painting ur calipers is gay

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doespike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Kumho Ecsta SPTs Excellent value, great wet and dry grip, very good treadwear, and fairly cheap. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I had these in mind at first but they don't come in 215/45/16. Dropping back to 205 gives plenty of other options. I just got stuck on 215 for some dumb reason.

 

My advice to the OP. You should have kept saving your $$$ for better rubber. You have actually worsened the caR's performance with those tires.

 

Sidewall does look a bit tall. I had a feeling it would be, but was hoping it would work out. Performance is not an issue. As you can read above he stated that he will be using Azenis on his stock rims for track time. I'm sure you will work it out dad.

 

The Yokohama Parada Spec 2s aren't that shabby either, and they've got great treadwear for a yoko

Just another option for ya under $100.

 

Same rims i have on my R.

Ever since i first saw them.. I had to get them!!

 

Ok, so I just ordered another set of tires. 215/45/16 RT615s. Live and learn.

 

^^^ badass GMs on the CW!

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so you're ditching the 50 series? you could just tear them up on the track or just wear them down normally... though it'll take forever via the more civilized way cause those falken all seasons last FOREVER... lol. 45 series is definitely where the party's at. 215 45 16 FTW.

 

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Not much to choose from for under $100 each. Other than the Falken 615s, just Dunlop and Hankook.</TD></TR></TABLE>


http://www.edgeracing.com

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jomama &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you're ditching the 50 series?</TD></TR></TABLE> Yeah I thought about keeping them, but the height would bug everytime I drove it. I'll just sell them to someone for a really good price.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by richardb53 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, so I put Falken Ziex ZE 912 215/50/16s on my JDMs and installed on my ITR today. Took it for a ride and it felt like I was riding on balloon tires. </TD></TR></TABLE>Next tire change, get 205-45-16. That will get rid of your "ballon tire" feeling.

 

Those are fire!