What tyres to get

[DubSteve]

Well fellas my wheels have been finished and I can't thank Peter from OzWheels more than anything!

My question is that I am after some nice stretch but I don't want to compromise my handling!

So the question here be what size tyres to get for 16x7.5 and 16x8s?

I am thinking already 16x40x??? and thats where I stop cause I am not sure what else I can use to achieve what I want

Wheels in question:

[BL33SU]

maybe 205/40 for the rears..

[ScienceVR6]

there isn't alot of differance in your rim sizes is ther, i'b be worried that the profile of the stretch won't match front and rear, if you used 205 front and back. Can you get a 195/40? i'd be using that up front.

[DubSteve]

Standard size on the VR is 205 I really don't want to go lower than as I dont want to compromise handling with a smaller size tyre.

I think I might have a look at the Falken 512s alot of the US guys use them and seem to achieve stretch quite relatively well.

[BL33SU]

i recon...

choose either for looks or for handling

doesnt work well if its in d middle

[ScienceVR6]

Standard size on the VR is 205 I really don't want to go lower than as I dont want to compromise handling with a smaller size tyre.

I think I might have a look at the Falken 512s alot of the US guys use them and seem to achieve stretch quite relatively well.

I'm using 195/50 15 with no detriment to the handeling or grip. I love em, not gunna bother getting the more expencive 205/50 again.
But for 16", your right, i'd rather have the 205. accualy, i'd rather a 215, but then you can't fit the things.

[rayray086]

Holy farrk I should have kept them aye Steve? They look sweeeet!

I'd just stick with same sized tyres all around. 7.5" and 8" ain't much different. What's the offset on those? If Peter didn't give you those figures, did he provide you with the backspacing figures? If they're low (< ET25) I'd stick with a 195/45 all around for that extra clearance. If you want wider tyres, I would only go 205/40 at the widest. The 195/45 is closer to your stock rolling diameter.

The Toyo T1R is also popular with stretching; I've never had those before so I can't comment much, except that they look awesome!

Don't go Nankangs though. Here's 205/40 on 16x8:



And 195/45 on 16x7:

[DubSteve]

Raymond they are the same wheels as what you had I like the 205 tyre looks good and they are pretty much the exact same spec as when you had them.

[rayray086]

195 for sure.

Actually... found a pic you'll appreciate - 205/40 Falken 512:

[WABIT]

i have TOYO T1R in 195/45's and they are awesome. not really that much stretch, just flush with the rim

and thats on a 7 wide

wabit

[DubSteve]

WABIT i don't want flush I want stretch!

195 for sure.

Actually... found a pic you'll appreciate - 205/40 Falken 512:

Yeah Raymond, I saw that thread to, alot of people are happy with the Falkens I might check out some places and see what they come up with.

[WABIT]

well... 195 should do the trick

wabit