I have a type r with the jdm 98 spec 16" spoke rims. Would a 225/45/16 fit well or would i not be able to turn the wheel?

Anyone runnin this setup? Is this too wide? Im wondering if 215 might be the widest. Please let me know, i have a good deal for these but dont wanna jump if they wont work.

 

even a 215 will cause rubbing if your fenders aren't rolled.

best bet is a 205/45/16 tire


Potenza RE-01R's or Azenis 615's would be your best bet unless you want to run R compound...
The RE-01R's are EXPENSIVE but they hold up way better at the track VS Azenis, which tend to get greasy once they get hot.

It is either the Toyo R888's or the Nitto NT-01's. Both the R888 and the NT-01 use the same tire compound, while the R888 is supposed to have a slightly stiffer sidewall. Basically, just get which one is cheaper.

Hope this helps.

 

Yeah!! That helps alot. Thanks for the info. I saw the Advan ao-48s for a good price, a lot less than what they go for and got excited, the catch was its a 225/45.... thanks again for your help.

I'll look into the 2 to see whats best for canyon/track setup with occasional street driving.

 

info taken from catalog.

 

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225/45R16 would work with 16x7 35 offset wheels.

In Japan, company called "Seeker" has a DC2 with 225/45ZR16 (16X8 35+ offset FR) and 195/55R15 (15x7, 45 offset+ RR)

 

225/45R16 with 16x8 +35 offset without rolling fenders....?

That seems tough.

 

i have those tires on my r 16 7.5 +42 the front rub just a little on u turns but the back was rolled cause it rubbed

 

who cares if it rubs its a race car right?

 

The fenders are probably rolled slightly but looking at the pictures in this magazine, the FR has camber for sure.

Tires:
Advan A048

Suspension:
Cusco coilovers w/ Swift F 18kg/mm R 14kg/mm springs

 

i run 205/45/15 neo gens

 

that's a weird tire size

 

Track tires...it is not talking about your street tire setup...
who runs all-season tires on the track...

if you have enough power and wider front fender/fender flare
you can try 245/40/17 or 255/40/17, front and 215/45/17 rear - A048 (for summer tires, u can try RE01R, azenis, R1R, XS, z1 star spec,...i think most of them has this sizes)
that's what the spoon K20 EK9 runs

 

if you have enough power and wider front fender/fender flare
you can try 245/40/17 or 255/40/17, front and 215/45/17 rear - A048 (for summer tires, u can try RE01R, azenis, R1R, XS, z1 star spec,...i think most of them has this sizes)
that's what the spoon K20 EK9 runs[/QUOTE]
im right a 200whp. i have pretty good traction beside exiting a corner but i dont drag only auto-x or road course

 

No kidding. Especially since the NeoGen (Nitto's all-season tire) isn't available in that size. He must mean either 205/50-15 or 205/45-16.

 

How is that possible? ITR's came stock in Japan with 215/45-16 tires. Why would the factory put on a tire size that rubs?

 

my good friend runs a 16x8.5 te's whit a 215/45/16 falken zinieeeeeeeee on his mad tite jdm itr.... i cant believe that people actually care about rubbing...

 

BAD IDEA. Falken does not approve using that size Azenis on that wheel width. They only approve using it on wheels 7.0-8.0 inches wide.

 

I have 215/45 16....does not rub, but the turn radius is wide

 

eh its not really that big of a deal.... but i do understand where your going with that. the Azenis doesn't even looked stretched...

ive been ruing 205's on an 8 inch wide wheels for like 5 years with out a single issue.

 

Suppose you could quantify the chance of a tire failure with overwide wheels, and it's 50 percent (or even 5 percent). Does that mean they're fine to run, just because you happened to be part of the lucky 50 (or 95) percent?

 

eh, get 215 45 16s and call it a day. or get a 15" wheel and run 205 50 15s all day.