Just picked up my enkeis 16x7s. I want some Falkens Azenis but i dont know about tire sizes so here are my options 205/55/16s at $78 and 215/45/16 at $98. whats the size difference. Thanks in advance.

 

I would go with the 215/45-16 if the offset on your wheels are high enough. ie(42+-45+)

FWIW

 

i dont know if you're rollin a 5th gen or 6th gen...
for a 5th gen: 215/40-16s give an almost perfect speedo/odo match, but are probably too wide to fit in your wheelwells (esp if you've lowered your car). try 205/40-16s (1.2% too fast - when the speedo reads 60, you're actually going 59.3)

 

I believe it's a 5th gen you've got (from reading your name). For 16" wheels you should be running 205/40/16 or 205/45/16 tires. Like the previous poster said, with the 40-series tires you'll be running a bit faster (but hardly noticeable). I'd go with the 45-series tires for the extra little bit of sidewall to prevent damage though.

215mm wide tires are generally too wide for the 5th gens.


[Modified by ryanhook, 7:03 PM 10/7/2002]