For a DC2 ITR what's the maximum tire size I can put on without rubbing the inner wall? I curretly have 205/40/16 Falken RT615. I want to jump to 225/45/16 if possible. I was thinking about the G-Force T/A KDW 2. Would that be a recommended tire to use? Keep in mind, my car is also turbocharged.

 

depends on how low ur whip is....

 

Why are you using those tiny tires? That size is for old Civics. On an Integra you should be using 205/45-16 or 215/45-16.

225/45-16 will rub. Besides, there isn't any tire that size that will give you as much grip as these other choices:

Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 205/45-16
Kumho Ecsta XS 215/45-16
Toyo Proxes R1R 205/45-16

Remember, what matters to grip is the make/model of tire (as reflected in its design, including compound, tread pattern, construction, etc). The width is not a big factor in performance. So if you want better grip, concentrate on buying better, stickier tires, not wider tires.

(And yes, all of these tires are much stickier than the KDW2.)

 

stickiest non R i know of is the 225 45 15 hakook r-s3, in 16s it's basically what nsx said

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....num=245WR5Z222

 

It might be difficult to mount a 15" tire onto the 16" wheels that the OP apparently has...

 

do you have adjustable coils? If so just about anything is possible. I'm running 225/50/16's on my integra without rubbing and no fender rolling or trimming. If your turbo'd you should grab a drag radial.

 

hopefully it's not sarcasm!!

i think he meant the stickiest non r-compound tire are the 225/45R15 RS-3. While in 16", it's basically what you've posted.

 

It isn't that low to the ground.




Tires came with the rims so it's as is for time being. That's why I'm seeking advices to the best resource on what to decide with.

Bridestone RE-11 = I want at least 215/45/16
Kumho XS = seems like a great step but thread wear seems way too short
Toyo Proxes R1R = again, at least bigger from 205/45/16




Sorry but I'm sticking with 16's.







And what exact tires were you thinking?




Also, were there any other tires that may be recommended besides the ones already given?

 

Makes sense.

Sounds like you're making the common mistake of thinking that wider treadwidth gives you a lot more traction. It doesn't. The main thing that gives you more traction is the tire make/model and its design, including the compound, construction, tread pattern, etc. So if you want better traction, worry about getting better, stickier tires (like the RE-11) rather than wider tires.

A stickier but slightly narrower tire will give better grip than a less sticky but slightly wider tire. That's why the RE-11 in 205/45-16 will give you significantly better traction than your current Azenis in 215/45-16, and will stick as well as any street tire in 215/45-16, including the XS.

The treadlife on all the "supersticky" extreme performance tires is relatively short, but they will give you the traction you need for your modified car. Also, all of the new ones, including the RE-11, XS, and R1R, will give you a bit longer treadlife than your current RT-615 (roughly 15-20K, vs 10-12K for the Azenis). You can get tires that will last longer (like the Yokohama S.drive or Fuzion ZRi) but they won't be able to handle the additional acceleration that your turbo car is capable of. It doesn't make sense to spend a lot of time and money modifying your car, and then not spend the money on the tires that can handle the added power, no?

 

205/40/17 Is what I run now not the norm but I think they look good I get love and hate from peeps mostly love though! another good size 205/45/16 on 16x8 or 16x7

 

here are some more pics

 

 

you ask what the biggest I think this is it

 

under her skirt ***** her out a bit lol

 

thanks, Makes perfect sense. I'll look into these recommended tires you've mentioned and choose from one. Might not be until next month or two but we'll see. I'm planning on getting different wheels as well. Any type of rims you might recommend on a DC2? Got enough for Volks if anything.

 

I agree with what nsx posted,what are the specs for the wheels you have now?

 

205/40-17 is okay if you want to get 17" rims.

With 16" rims, 205/45-16 should be mounted on 16x7 rims, but not on 16x8, which is too wide. You can also use 215/45-16 which can be mounted on either 16x7 or 16x8.

 

yeah 17 " are by far not the norm and the ride can get a little rough every no and then. but they look good on a lowered teg. IMHO...lately I feel like every ones has the same rims and same style's...or is it just me...I want to bring the 17" back lol

 

Here is my car on 225/50/16 Hoosier DOT drag radials no rubbing.

 

16'' Rota Slips 5x114.3





Really, no rubbing huh? Woww!

 

thats a really nice set up ^^^^^^^^^^

 

i have 245/45/16s on my dc2. but it rubs every now and then. not bad.

 

I had 205/45/16 on my car and it was perfect but now I have 215/45/16 on there and it's pretty close. Overall diameter of the tire is about 1/2" bigger. I'm only moderately lowered but I hit a hard bump the other day and the body seem inside the fender well cut a slice out of my tire.

 

My car is lowered but not too low. Although it does seem low. Guess I never thought of it that way.