need help choosing tire size

Whizbang · 07-06-2013, 06:49 PM

for a 16x8 wheel, been looking for tires and frankly, not finding my options..

215/40R16 or 225/45R16 or 205/40R16? not really much else to choose from...

Any of these optimal? I want a tire i can drive on as a daily, about 300 treadwear. The BFG T/A KDW fits the bill. But i am still limited in my options quite a bit. Or should I just fork out for 15" wheels?

GySgtFrank · 07-06-2013, 07:27 PM

Yokohama has their S Drives in a 205/45 16 at $93.00 apiece on Tire Rack, as well a few other sizes in 16 inch.

My5ABaby · 07-07-2013, 01:20 PM

I've been running Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 and loving them. They were inexpensive (waited for a sale), have 320 treadwear, and stick really well. I recently took them to Road Atlanta and they performed well and I didn't have any fade on them (although I wasn't pushing it as hard as others would). For a 320 treadwear tire, I think they're an excellent choice. They'll never grip as much as a ~140 treadwear, but I'm happy with them.

rotar bones · 07-07-2013, 02:34 PM

mine are stock 225x45x18 Good year Eagles. Going to 255x45x18 in the rear and 235x45x18 in the front. The Eagles are ok but a little pricy.

WE3RX7 · 07-12-2013, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Yokohama has their S Drives in a 205/45 16 at $93.00 apiece on Tire Rack, as well a few other sizes in 16 inch.

Second these tires. Good all around tire for the $, life and sidewall...

Whizbang · 07-12-2013, 10:25 AM

what about a 195/55R15 or 205/50R15 for an 8" wheel. seem like there are more options.

WE3RX7 · 07-18-2013, 04:34 PM

The 195 on an 8" wheel is a stretch (literally)... optimal tire for that width is 225 or 245... the 205 would probably be "ok" if you're into that stretched tire look/characteristic.

15s do open your choices a lot though.

Whizbang · 07-18-2013, 05:53 PM

wound up with a 15x8 in 205/50 and its a good fit. wish it had a little less side wall but whatever

WE3RX7 · 07-18-2013, 08:32 PM

pics? glad you found something that works for ya...

Whizbang · 07-18-2013, 09:55 PM

07-06-2013, 06:49 PM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	need help choosing tire size for a 16x8 wheel, been looking for tires and frankly, not finding my options.. 215/40R16 or 225/45R16 or 205/40R16? not really much else to choose from... Any of these optimal? I want a tire i can drive on as a daily, about 300 treadwear. The BFG T/A KDW fits the bill. But i am still limited in my options quite a bit. Or should I just fork out for 15" wheels? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-06-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,005 Rep Power: 15	Yokohama has their S Drives in a 205/45 16 at $93.00 apiece on Tire Rack, as well a few other sizes in 16 inch. __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

07-07-2013, 01:20 PM	#3
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	I've been running Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 and loving them. They were inexpensive (waited for a sale), have 320 treadwear, and stick really well. I recently took them to Road Atlanta and they performed well and I didn't have any fade on them (although I wasn't pushing it as hard as others would). For a 320 treadwear tire, I think they're an excellent choice. They'll never grip as much as a ~140 treadwear, but I'm happy with them. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

07-12-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	what about a 195/55R15 or 205/50R15 for an 8" wheel. seem like there are more options. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-18-2013, 05:53 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	wound up with a 15x8 in 205/50 and its a good fit. wish it had a little less side wall but whatever __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-07-2013, 02:34 PM	#4
rotar bones rotary owner/driver. Join Date: Jun 2013 iTrader: (0) Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	mine are stock 225x45x18 Good year Eagles. Going to 255x45x18 in the rear and 235x45x18 in the front. The Eagles are ok but a little pricy.

07-18-2013, 04:34 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	The 195 on an 8" wheel is a stretch (literally)... optimal tire for that width is 225 or 245... the 205 would probably be "ok" if you're into that stretched tire look/characteristic. 15s do open your choices a lot though.

07-18-2013, 08:32 PM	#9
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	pics? glad you found something that works for ya...

07-18-2013, 09:55 PM	#10
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