Tire discussion and choices [Merged 11-7] which size what tires tiretire

[DSMSpyder99]

its only a 6" width tire i would not go anything above a 205/55 or it will compensate your handling.

 

[1gentalonfan]

i havent changed them on my 2g yet but on my 1g i just have the stock 16" alloys and i fit 225/60/16 but that was the absolute widest ### its so close to rubbing on the strut assembly i think the second might take 235? maybe but im sure on 225

 

[mnetwork]

I'm buying rims and tires very soon.. already chose the rims.. just need to choose tires.. taking forever because I'm scared to take the leap and need some opinions..

I'm looking at a size of 215/45-17 to fit the rims I want. I am buying off of TireRack.

Here are some tires I was looking at:

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

Keep in mind the car isn't a really a daily driver and I really don't drive the car in the rain unless I get stuck in the rain.. and after my purchase I will be going to the track mildly through the summer.. Eventually I will get slicks or dot slicks, but for now I am going to use my normal tires a little at the track.

 

[DSMboostin15]

My friend ran Kuhmo Ecsta MX's on his Miata and they worked really well for AutoX. They have a real nice wide tread block and get pretty sticky when heated up. Best of all, they are priced right. I think that they are around $90 a tire, depending on size of course. And if memory serves me correctly, Tire Rack does sell them. I'm going there tomorrow, so I can check on prices if you want.

 

[DSM4me44]

I have been really happy with my Toyo Proxis

 

[boostcrazyawd]

my buddy just put a set of the nitto nt555ii and there really good tires the hook like no other and there more for autox and there sorta good in the rain. nittos are real nice for the price i work at discount tire and they are popler also the neo gen are real nice tires

 

[ZmanIV]

I just got some EVO 8 wheels and I will be getting dunlop sportmaxx tires. 235/45/17

 

[gixrman]

So i'm an idiot and can't post in the right forum so help me out here. I want the best rim and tire combo for hard street driving without killing the wallet and the enjoyment of the ride. I started off with a set of ADR 19" x 7.5 rims which in my taste look good on the car but ride quality suffers. So I posted this: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262073&goto=newpost
and got shut down. So I searched and searched and read lots of threads about rim and tire combos, so much so my head is swimming . Now I came across these rims which I think they are sweet but may be pushing it to fit. So help me out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rota...ryZ43958QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

really don't want to go back to 17" don't like the way they look on the car.

 

[Flash]

Those wheels won't fit. The offset is too high and the wheels are too wide. If you want an 18" wheel that is the widest possible width, then get 18x8.5 +40. I have 18x8.5 +40 and they fit.
I'm not sure if that extreme fitment is right for a daily driven car, because the wheel does come right to the fender. But I have not had any issues.

 

[edenTSI]

i have Devino DV220 rims w/ Linglong 225/45/17 tires. They are black with a chrome lip, they'd look good on your car. They offer 18" for those rims too. Check my profile to get a better look at them, or search the net.

 

[wret]

I think are sweat

I think "sweet" may be more appropriate.

Flash is right. Stay close to +40mm offset and no need to go wider than 8.5 inches.

 

[gixrman]

Thanks guys, would I be able to fit a 245/40 or wider under there? Flash what tires are you running? And its not so much a daily driver, I spend more time working on it than driving it. So if I have to role the fenders I'll add that to the list.

Thanks wret for the spell check, fixed

 

[king_of_HTX]

You can get them in the size you need from the Rota site for the same price...

 

[wret]

Thanks guys, would I be able to fit a 245/40 or wider under there? Flash what tires are you running? And its not so much a daily driver, I spend more time working on it than driving it. So if I have to role the fenders I'll add that to the list.

Thanks wret for the spell check, fixed

Most 245/40/18's will fit on +40mm offset with rolled fenders and conservative camber adjustment. 255/35/18 is absolute max that will tuck under the fender but a non-rubbing fit may be difficult.

 

[gixrman]

Thanks wret, if I go back to a 35 series tire even at 255 will the harsh ride still be a factor?

 

[wret]

I didn't notice a difference in ride going from a 245/40/18 to a 255/35/18. The former does have a meatier sidewall, but is quite a bit taller overall than stock.

 

[mnetwork]

I'm looking at the Nitto NT555's now.. I was thinking, would it be a bad idea to put nitto drag radials in the front and nt555's in the back??

 

[daren_p]

I'm currently running the Kumho MX's & they seem to work pretty good on a high hp fwd. I haven't really tested their limits yet but so far am happy with the performance, especially for the price. I had heard of others complaining their really bad in the wet but I haven't found them to be all that bad (though I obviously don't push the car in the rain). Drag radials will be fine in the front, just won't be able to rotate unless you run themm all around. Was just wondering what rim width you were going with & why only a 215 wide tire? I would go 225 min.

 

[mnetwork]

Yeah, the Tire Rack web site was saying that is what I should choose, but I'm def. going wider..

 

[mnetwork]

How much hp do you think you're running now?? And how are the tires handling it??

 

[Midnight DSM]

I would go with a 17X8 wheel with a +42mm offset. Then choose your tire size 245/40R-17.

 

[Ho0ked]

I'm running Falken azenis 429? something like that, they are 235/50/17 LOVE them and fills my wheel well nicely. go with a 235 more tire= more traction.

Lotsa traction for a all season, there the bleeding edge of all season, descent life. looks good to

 

[daren_p]

I would go with a 17X8 wheel with a +42mm offset. Then choose your tire size 245/40R-17.

Depending on the tire you choose, I doubt your going to be able to stuff a 245 wide tire with a 42mm offset on a 2g, it will end up rubbing on the knuckle. A 8" rim with a 40mm offset is ideal & 235's should fit. I run the 225 MX's & had to roll the inner fender lip abit because of my drop. As for hp, not too sure as have never had it dyno'd but it should be close to the 400 hp mark & the tires hold fine. I don't go WOT in 1st but most of the time (on nice & clean pavement) I can go WOT from 2nd up & be just on the edge of traction in 2nd but not lose it & third is fine. I find these tires are rater sticky & do like to pick up dirt, etc on the road & if I do a pull like that, then I'll slip abit in 2nd. I do have a Quaife as well, so that makes a difference.

Also note, different manufacturers make the tire size slightly different. Even though both my old & new tires were 225/40/18, the MX's were a noticeable amount wider compared to my old tires.

 

[mnetwork]

Hey guys.. thinking about getting 17X7.55 rims with 225/45R-17 Falken Azenis RT-615 tires. Does this sound look like it would fit on the car ok? When I get coil overs I don't plan on going more than an inch lower..

 

[ALLBoostAWD]

The Azenis are good tires. Very big in the Auto-X world. I would reccomened either those or some Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212. These RS2's are really sticky and grab very well, the tread wear is low but since you wont be driving it everyday or in the rain i one of these two tires would be good.