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what kinda tire do you guys recommend for my new set????

 
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205/50-16 all the way...

Yokohama AVS ES100 or Nitto Neo Gen if you want lower priced (don't make Paradas in this size)

Medium expensive: Bridgestone Potenza RE750 or Goodyear F1 GS-D3

Money no object: Bridgestone Pole Position S03 or Michelin Pilot Sport

 
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how would 215/45/16 or 205/45/16 be? instead of the semi-thick */50/*

 
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i wanna have , well somewhat of a low profile look but not too low..i wanna be able to survive bumps..

 
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go 205/50/16 i have 205/55/16 but it looks to thick. i have falken ziex tires and they are pretty good

 
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What about 215 50 16. That would give you somewhat of a stock tire size wouldnt it?

 
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I've got Bridgestone Potenza RE950s and I absolutely love them. In 215/45, they were about $140 each. I would recommend them to anyone anytime. They're kind of loud, but not obnoxiously. I think 205/50 would be good. They're still gonna be a decent size for potholes and such.

BTW - your rims are awesome.

 
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205/45-16 doesn't have a large enough overall diameter, so they would look very small in your wheelwell. Also HUGE speedometer error (4-1/2 to 5 percent)

215/45-16 might work, although I'm not aware of anyone who has tried it due to the big money it costs to buy a tire this size. The Falken Azenis is the only tire I know of that is under $650/set, but they are hard to find. Maybe with a little more research somebody could help you out here.

215/50-16 is going the wrong way...it would have a taller sidewall than the 205/50-16

You have one other choice--go with a 195/50-16 which would give you about the same sidewall & overall dimensions as the 215/45-16. Unfortunately, tire choices are very limited (again ) but at least this time they are all CHEAP like Kumho 711's & 712's, Dunlop FM901's, etc...

I had the 195/50's the first time, but I have come to my senses lol Just go ahead and get the 205/50-16's now No pressure or anything



note: the Potenza RE950's are great, but they aren't made in any of the 16" sizes you need

 
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there was a sale today at discount tires/american tire co. on yokohama tires. so i got the parada spec-2 for $380.00 w/ warrantee. it is 205/45/16.. i should've put more thought into it, about the sizes..i ask the sales person on the treadlife between the parada's and the azenis' . he said if you want a longer life thread go w/ the yokohama..thanx for the info DaddyHonda..my speedometer is goin to be, i believe few percentage too fast...

 
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oh yea, before i put stuff in car, i ran it at the track and got a 16.5. i borrowed my friend's corrola OE tires, they are 14". i think thats why i hit in the 16s..

 
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Yes, smaller diameter has its advantages

It changes your gearing so you can get off the line quicker in a race

You can drive a little faster according to your speedometer, but the car will be actually be travelling a little slower. Maybe it will get you out of a speeding ticket

 
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thats a pretty good deal man. well i was talkin to a local hookup on tires, and he told me to get a 45 series cuz it looked better. he said 50 is for 15's, 40 is for 17's...do the math. too bad i had already been folowing this thread and bought a 205/50. but according to the tire calc, i SHOULD be a gettin a 50 series. i really don't know what the point of the post is, i guess im having doubts whether or not my purchase was right or not....you know how that goes.

 
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I have 205/55 -16 on mine just because it is a more common size the 205/50.