I just bought a use subzeros and I have no idea what the wheel specs are other than that it's 16inch. And it came with some Bridgestone tires with a 205/45/16 fitment, and I really don't like the way it looks on the rims, the profile is too low and I want something a little wider. Like I said i have no idea what the wheel specs are and neither does the old owner ( I have no idea how he doesn't know what the specs are ).
Any way I need some suggestion on some tire choice and their fitment, Please include some pics if you have any.

This is the only pic I have...

 

How 'bout you start by telling us what car you have?

Also, I would recommend you read the FAQ as it will pretty much answer your question.

-matt

 

x2 what type of car? I got 215/45r16 on my DA and I think it looks really good.

 

I have a '98 green teg

 

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Yup. Year, model, and version will determine what the best 16" size is for your car. And the size you need determines availability of various tires.

Also, how do you plan to use these tires? In occasional snow in the winter, or not? Any autocross or track use, or just daily driving?

And, how important is value vs performance? Would you be willing to pay a lot more money for a tire with a little better performance, or are you willing to trade off a little performance for a lower purchase price and/or longer treadlife?

Answer these questions and we can recommend tire(s) that are most appropriate for your specific needs.

 

Sorry I should've clarify that, I have a '98 integra ls, I'm using the tires for daily driving, but I'm willing to sacrifice the tires lifetime for a better performance. I bought BFG touring pro series in 195/60/14 for my snowflakes not too long ago. It looked kind of meaty, rides very smooth, grips in the wet surface. That's pretty much what I'm looking for, I'm really looking for a little meatier look on 16s.

This is the only pic I have on the car...not sure if this helps



Modified by Touge Monsta at 6:14 PM 9/8/2008

 

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Then you'll want either 205/45-16 or 215/45-16. Either size will work. Choose the tire you want, based on performance, cost, etc, and get whichever of those sizes it's available in.

Recommendations...

1. If you want the best traction on dry pavement, and you don't care about so-so grip in rain or relatively short treadlife (10-12K miles is typical), get the Falken Azenis RT-615 in 215/45-16 ($97/tire at Vulcan Tire) or Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 205/45-16 ($158/tire at Tire Rack).

2. If you want very good traction on dry pavement, but you also want good grip in rain and/or longer treadlife (25-40K miles), get the Yokohama S.drive in 205/45-16 ($94/tire at Tire Rack) or the Kumho SPT in 205/45-16 ($83/tire at tires-easy.com).

3. If you will occasionally use these in snow and/or if you want even longer treadlife (40-60K miles), get all-seasons. The Kumho ASX in 205/45-16 is $46/tire at the Tire Rack, on special right now. I know that sounds ridiculously cheap, but the ASX is one of the best all-seasons you can buy.

 

Oh okay thanks. But I was thinking maybe 215/55/16 or 205/60/16. Do you know anyone that's running something larger than 45 sidewall height, because I want to see what it would look like on 16s.

 

Are you going for "looks" or function? A 215-45 sidewall looks tall in the Azenis casing.

 

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Nope. Those sizes will rub on your wheel wells and/or fenders.

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Only with smaller wheels (14" or 15"). I have never heard of anyone using those oversized tires - because they rub big-time, and there are no advantages to using them, only disadvantages (like rubbing, and slower acceleration, and inaccurate speedometer and odometer).

 

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Function I guess.... since I daily the car.

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Nope. Those sizes will rub on your wheel wells and/or fenders.

Only with smaller wheels (14" or 15"). I have never heard of anyone using those oversized tires - because they rub big-time, and there are no advantages to using them, only disadvantages (like rubbing, and slower acceleration, and inaccurate speedometer and odometer).
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Yeah thanks for the suggestion, I've been doing some research and found out that most people running 16s are using mostly 215/45