help choosing tire and size for 16's - SRT Forums

Ralphyc517 · 10-11-2009, 03:23 PM

I need some help choosing my next tires for my 16" rpf1. I do some auto crossing and like to take corners hard. My car is pretty good on suspension (c/o, sways, bushings) and i would like some advice on which tires to get. I know with 16's my choices are limited and is why I'm asking for help. Currently I'm on 225/45 bfg kdw. They are alright but i want to see if there's anything better.

I've had 225/50's on before and i absolutely hate it. the tire is too tall for my liking. I was looking at the 215/45's, since they have more tires that size and the rt-615's are available but i don't know if the downgrade in tire size would just cancel out with the better tire, and i don't even know if that tire size is safe. So basically i want a good dry grip tire that I can autocross on and drive safely on the streets with, also, I don't really care too much for treadwear. I've searched a lot on this but I just don't want to spend money and then end up not liking the tire. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

edit: the wheel's are 16x7

rosejm · 10-11-2009, 05:55 PM

Personally, I'd keep the 225/50/16.
Everyone makes a tire in that size (TireRack shows 37 vs. 6 including R-comps). Pricing is generally better as well.

Ralphyc517 · 10-11-2009, 09:32 PM

thanks, but my car is really low and the 225/50 rubs on those hard corners. i also looked at the 205/50's but i dont know if that's safe but that's probably the widest selection in tires for a 16.

hardcore · 10-11-2009, 10:51 PM

I'm running the Hankook ventus RS2's(225/45/16) but can't seem to find them on tire rack/discount tire. Great combination of wear and grip, i've got over 12,000 miles on my set that includes multiple auto crosses and a few trips to the drag strip.

I like them, but will probably be going with something even stickier after they are done next summer. check out tire rack and see if you like the Advan A048's.

Ralphyc517 · 10-11-2009, 11:16 PM

yeah i remember the rs2's being available in that size but i think they are discontinued now that the rs3's are out. the advan's are too much of a track tire for me. i drive the car on the streets too so i dont want a full blown track tire either. azenis would be perfect but they make them in 225/45.. thanks for the help though.

stowaway · 10-12-2009, 07:18 AM

raise the car back up some. There is no way it's good to be that low if a 225/50-16 is rubbing (unless your wheel offset is screwed up bad). Going with a skinny tire is useless and is going to hurt you in more than just outright cornering grip. A 215/45-16 is shorter than what the ACR used, and the load capacity is too low to safely use. Just putting undue stress on the sidewall. keep in mind you need an 89 or higher load index for the SRT-4.

harrym · 10-12-2009, 05:24 PM

Here's my setup for Hallett Motor Racing Circuit.
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

My In Car Videos
The 2009 videos are with the Hankooks.
Harry HiGear Track Videos

I have BC coilovers and urethane bushings.
I have no rub with extremely fast and hard cornering.
I've spun out and into the dirt at 50-70 mph and no rub!

Wheels:1996 Cavalier 16x6.5
Tires: HANKOOK Ventus R-S2 225/45ZR16 Treadware = 200
Spacers: 5 mm Front & Rear (no rub w/o spacers either)

RIDE HEIGHT

Fender Lip to Ground
--------------------
Front Drvr - 24 1/4"
Front Pass -24 1/4"
Rear Pass - 24"
Rear Drvr - 24"

Ralphyc517 · 10-13-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by harrym

Here's my setup for Hallett Motor Racing Circuit.
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

My In Car Videos
The 2009 videos are with the Hankooks.
Harry HiGear Track Videos

I have BC coilovers and urethane bushings.
I have no rub with extremely fast and hard cornering.
I've spun out and into the dirt at 50-70 mph and no rub!

Wheels:1996 Cavalier 16x6.5
Tires: HANKOOK Ventus R-S2 225/45ZR16 Treadware = 200
Spacers: 5 mm Front & Rear (no rub w/o spacers either)

RIDE HEIGHT

Fender Lip to Ground
--------------------
Front Drvr - 24 1/4"
Front Pass -24 1/4"
Rear Pass - 24"
Rear Drvr - 24"

thanks for that info! but i cant find the rs2's in that size. :/

harrym · 10-14-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ralphyc517

thanks for that info! but i cant find the rs2's in that size. :/

Do a Google search for HANKOOK Ventus R-S2 225/45ZR16

Here are a few results.
There are more!

Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 215/45ZR16 - Sticky and affordable street tires for tun

HANKOOK TIRE VENTUS R-S2 Z212 HOLD Size 225/45-16 - Performance Plus Tire

Hankook, General and Nitto Tire Sale!! - Honda-Tech

harrym · 10-26-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ralphyc517

thanks for that info! but i cant find the rs2's in that size. :/

Did you find the tires?

Ralphyc517 · 10-28-2009, 12:05 AM

yeah bro i checked on those links that you posted up but they seem outdated. ive looked around but all i see in 225/45 for street tires are the kdw's. thanks for looking out!

Discount Tire Direct · 10-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ralphyc517

I need some help choosing my next tires for my 16" rpf1. I do some auto crossing and like to take corners hard. My car is pretty good on suspension (c/o, sways, bushings) and i would like some advice on which tires to get. I know with 16's my choices are limited and is why I'm asking for help. Currently I'm on 225/45 bfg kdw. They are alright but i want to see if there's anything better.

I've had 225/50's on before and i absolutely hate it. the tire is too tall for my liking. I was looking at the 215/45's, since they have more tires that size and the rt-615's are available but i don't know if the downgrade in tire size would just cancel out with the better tire, and i don't even know if that tire size is safe. So basically i want a good dry grip tire that I can autocross on and drive safely on the streets with, also, I don't really care too much for treadwear. I've searched a lot on this but I just don't want to spend money and then end up not liking the tire. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

edit: the wheel's are 16x7

A 225/50r16 size will give you more choices to pick from. Here are some to think about
Goodyear Eagle GT
Falken RT-615
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport

eb04 · 10-28-2009, 05:27 PM

I have the goodyear eagle gts won them for doorprize in one of my shows. They are really nice and grip very well. They are on my sxt in 2o5/50/16s was going to get 225/50/16s but my ride is not a srt4.

Ralphyc517 · 10-28-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Discount Tire Direct

A 225/50r16 size will give you more choices to pick from. Here are some to think about
Goodyear Eagle GT
Falken RT-615
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport

the thing is that ive had the 225/50 and its tall, my car is really low and i dont want to raise it just to put taller tires. damn this sucks lol... i think im forced to raise the car.

Discount Tire Direct · 10-29-2009, 09:32 AM

You could go with a 215/50R16 but you'd loose a little width. The Dunlop DZ101 is available in this size. 215/50R16