what size is the best?

[randy'sho]

I might be getting a nice set of 16x7 wheels and was wondering what size tire i should go with....215 or 225? what have you guys had luck with and what looks the best! i would like to widen out alittle.... if you have pics, that would be great!

 

[shospeed]

Do you have picks of the 16"?
And why not go with the 17"?

 

[1993MTXSHO]

Do you have picks of the 16"?
And why not go with the 17"?

because 16's are better.

Anyway, go with 225's they will be better matched to the rim, actually pretty perfect for the rim, and also look better

 

[St Louis SHO]

I have 225/50/16's on my Blue gen 1. Looks good with 1 coil cut eibachs.

 

[randy'sho]

Do you have picks of the 16"?
And why not go with the 17"?

because I got a brand new set of 16x7 for dirt cheap.....will post pics tonight! thanks guys!

 

[1993MTXSHO]

personally I would go with a 55 series sidewall, I think the sho looks weird with a 50 series.

 

[SHO Continental]

With 225/55s the speedo will read 1mph slow at 65. If you don't mind a large tire 235/55s will only be .1% larger diameter and 10% wider section width vs the stock 215/60s. (5% wider than the 225/55s)

I have 225/50s on the slicers on my DD '90. When my '93 had 17x7s I had 245/45 tires.

 

[newby92]

i am also running 225-50-16's on slicers, i love the added traction, with a 7" wide rim 235 would def. be my choice. go as wide as you can and you will thank yourself later on off ramps and curvy roads. the small side wall will also help alot with handling.

 

[randy'sho]

would 235/50/16 or 235/55/16 be too much for a 7" wheel with a 42mm offset? anyone above have any pics?

 

[randy'sho]

never mind.....I think that I am going to go with 225/55/16's...thanks for all of your input!

 

[sally86rk]

I have 225/55/16s on Gen 3 rims w/.03mm spacers on an 89. I have rubbing when it bottoms out, sounds like the front spoiler is scraping the road. As far as I know the suspension is factory stock. Also the rear driver side I can't get a finger between the fender and tire. Do I need a different size tire? Thanks, Ron

 

[SHOspazz92]

225 is a perfect fit for a 7'' wide wheel. With a 235 Tire on a 17'' wheel, I don't think you would have as much as a contact patch to the ground.

-Sam

 

[DJO.SHO]

why settle for 16's when you can have 18's or 19's that will improve the look of the car?

 

[93rev2sev]

225/55s are as good as it gets with a 16" wheel.

235/50s might be nice, but I doubt they'd fit out back, so you wouldn't be able to rotate them.

 

[Toul]

why settle for 16's when you can have 18's or 19's that will improve the look of the car?

Not all of us like the look of 18s and 19s

 

[artbl]

LOOK AT MINE ON 20s 3inch drop

 

[Silvapain]

I've actually run 245/50's on Gen 3 rims (16x6.5") before, but I don't recommend it if you want decent performance in the curves. The sidewall flex was noticeable. I currently use 225/55's on slicers for the winter with no problems.

All that said, don't go with 215's on a 7" wide rim; 225's are perfect.

 

[jeffrotech]

What about 225/60/16's ??? They are almost exactly the same diameter as the stock 215/65/16.

Everyone seems to go with the 225/55/16's, but they have a smaller diameter than te stock size...

 

[dmoo21]

What about 225/60/16's ??? They are almost exactly the same diameter as the stock 215/65/16.

Everyone seems to go with the 225/55/16's, but they have a smaller diameter than te stock size...

65 side wall would be huge...that size would almost be big on a 15 in wheel.

on a 16x7 225 x 55 mmmmaaaayyyyybbbee a 60 if you want, 65 is close to a light truck tire...


http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=50496

check that out

 

[jeffrotech]

65 side wall would be huge...that size would almost be big on a 15 in wheel.

on a 16x7 225 x 55 mmmmaaaayyyyybbbee a 60 if you want, 65 is close to a light truck tire...


http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=50496

check that out

Nah - I was qouting the stock size as the 65 profile. I did read that thread - good info. I'm just wondering: Is ANYONE running 225/60/16's ??? The SHO wheel wells look a bit goofy without being properly filled.

FWIW:
215/65/16 = 26.9"dia
225/60/16 = 26.6"dia
225/55/16 = 25.7"dia = Speedo error!