im in the choice of 16 inch tires on jdm itr wheel right now im on very used 205-50-16 tire(dont remember the brand) and no rub problem,,i love the look but i want to know if someone have run those size on 16 inch oem jdm or aftermarket wheel( new tire of curse) ,,yes i will be off on my speedo,,,but my R a weekend car so its not a issue for me

or i should really go with 205-45-16

 

205-45-16 or 215-45-16 are ideal

 

This is what ive read a lot on the web .... I was looking for 215/45/16 but here the cheapest tire is khumo at 170$ eah im not a low budget man but close to 800$ for 4 tires my god...

 

The 205 width is more common so prices should be cheaper. I run that size and it's fine for daily use on average to shitty roads even with suspension modifications.

 

What about the look.. so i hate ricer look(thin tires) and want to do the best choice

 

45 series sidewall is fine.. I've had 40, 45, and 50. 45 rides nice, but man is 40 a PITA.

It doesn't look thin, but doesn't look like the michelin man around your rim either.

 

Depends upon the tire and what you do with the car.

Personally, I like the 215/45/16, but tire choice is limited. 205/45/16 has much more available in terms of hi-po tires (and tires in general)

 

I dont do track or drag. My R is a weekend car.. weird but i like the fact that on 205/50/16 my rpm will be lower at 60mph due to the bigger tires...like ive write.. im actualy on those tires size but they are used and they are (i guess) similar size to the 205/45/16

 

Diameter:

205/50/16 = 24.1"
215/45/16 = 23.6
205/45/16 = 23.3"

stock 195/55/15: 23.4"

 

Humm i didnt see it like this... In mm(596vs591) its its look like more "different" vs inch mesurement(1/4)...good point thanks

Edit:if anybody can show me 205/45/16 tire on jdm wheel

 

wow didn't realize diameter for the 205/45/16 was nearly identical to stock

 

205 50 16 over here. michelin tires. rides great, love it it compared to 40s

 

Look good

 

Side track I just bought a set of 16" wheels it came with 225/50/16 +35 offset. The tires bulge so much I'm looking for replacements tires. With this offset what would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

 

There is no need to kill the gear ratio even more with a taller tire, especially when the 205/45 and 215/45 are so close to stock and offer plenty of tire choices.

It will also keep your speedo accurate.

 

finally ive got a good 215-45-16 bridgestone playZ tires,,for 300$