Tires

[interceptor]

Thinking of running Falken Azenis Rt 615 or Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 size 225/50/16 on a stock rim size of 16x6 ? I have the Oz rims that came stock. Here are the sites with the specs on both tires. http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/3223/ . http://www.hankooktireusa.com/product/Z212.pdf .

 

[daren_p]

Both tires have received great reviews depending on what their used for. To help you with your decision what are you looking for, from this tire? (ie straight line grip, auto-x, all around performance, etc)

 

[interceptor]

Looking for grip.

 

[jtmcinder]

You won't get much lateral grip from those tires on a 6"-wide wheel. And the poor shmuck who mounts them will take you off his Xmas list.

- Jtoby

 

[interceptor]

Thank you so how about a 215/55/16 size tire.

 

[jtmcinder]

Can I be blunt? You will never get a 3200# car to handle on 6"-wide wheels. It can't be done. I mean, sure, 215s will fit and be better than 205s, but you really want an 8"-wide wheel and 245s, although 7.5" will be OK.

- Jtoby

 

[interceptor]

Thank you for being blunt. I am only looking for a tire that would fit on a 6'' wide rim. So 215 would be better than 205.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

A 6" is so narrow that a 205 already bulges on stock rims. Going to a 215 would would compromise handling since the sidewall is like this ( ) . I would stick with stock size, if you want wider tires get the proper wheel size to accommodate them.

Just my .02

 

[interceptor]

Thank you all for your feedback.