Meaty Tires Thread

[Kip2MyLou]

That's what I was thinking too.

 

[stuntdoogie]

The problem with most 205/45/16 tires especially summer tires the diameter is 23.2" which defeats the purpose of downsizing with meaty tires for comfort. The Conti DWS is the biggest of all 23.3". Ive done image searches and those sizes are thin similar to 205/40/17 tires.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I might 16 inch later but this summer I'm going to all season michelin in 205/45 for the stock wheels. I know I'll be losing a little on the performance aspect but I need protection from those damn potholes.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Made my decision and ordered 205/50 16 BFG sport Comp 2.

 

[k757]

225/45-16 Dunlop Z2 SS on Sparco Assetto Gara

 

[ElChupacabura]

225/45-16 Dunlop Z2 SS on Sparco Assetto Gara

Got the same exact setup of my black car, except I plasti dipped the wheels gold. It's a good setup!

 

[Kip2MyLou]

No rubbing with that setup?

 

[stuntdoogie]

Shouldnt if it aint dropped

 

[Kip2MyLou]

That just seems like a very thick tire. What's the max we can run on 16s?

 

[Butterybunz]

225/45/16 is about the max if your on stock suspension and don't want to roll/pull fenders

 

[stuntdoogie]

225/45 will rub the struts on turn lock from what ive read.

 

[Butterybunz]

I'm on 225/45/16, wheels are 16x7 et40. No rubbing ever, even when driven very hard over bumps.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Nice. What's the max or a comfortable size for 15s? Might turn my winter wheels into summer wheels with all season wheels.

 

[stuntdoogie]

My bad i was confused with 235/45

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Anybody have any good recommendations for a good size 15 tire?

 

[stuntdoogie]

205/50/15

 

[rodmoe]

What size width on the 15 205/50 fit nice and square on a 8 inch wide rim (no pinching)

 

[Kip2MyLou]

205/60R15, I do not recommended this tire size as it increases the rolling diameter over stock, thus gearing down your car. Nice cushy ride, but not recommended!

What size would you recommend for a 15 inch wheel? And any good tires in the section? Brands?

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I have a 6.5 inch wheel. 205 would be good with that or go smaller? And any good tires in that size? Dunlop, anything like that?

 

[stuntdoogie]

Airjor has 15x6.5 sparcos with 195/55/15 and looks oretty damn good...23.4" diameter