motionridr8

Just got some silver 16x7in RS Limited Concept Pro wheels for my 97 SE and need tires. Also just bought d2 coilovers so the ride will be lowered until i get 1 finger around.
What tire size would be best? i want the best of both worlds, looks and preformance...
Here are some of my possibilities (and there arent many 215 width tires that I can afford) :
- 205/40/16
- 205/45/16
- 205/50/16
- 225/45/16
- 225/50/16
- 225/55/16

And what tires do you guys like... i want a really sticky tire, but it also needs to last a while and be able to handle the rain. basically eliminating summer tires...
Looking at the pirelli pzero nero m+s all seasons, what do you guys think? suggestions?

Thanks!
- Drew

88crxSi

what's the stock size?

AgentMurdoc

I would probably say 205/55/16. or you could do 205/50/16 for a 'lower' look. I would say 45 and 40's are way too small.

Cause your stock are what, 1xx/65/15's right? My advise, 205-55-16, to keep your rotational circumfrance the same, 50's and smaller, will make your spare bigger than your Concept Pro's

motionridr8

stock size, 185/65/15
why not 225?

AgentMurdoc

well you could get 225's, they'll be a little thicker and usually cost more money.

What I would recommend:
205/55 or 50/16 either or, it wouldn't make too much difference, I would probably get the 50's just cause they are thinner.

225/45 or 50/16

You might wanna double check with what sizes your local tire shop would recommend just because.

88crxSi

PROPER size for a 16" rim would be 195/55R16. That will keep the speedo accurate.

motionridr8

but according to the miata.net tire calc, a 225/50/16 will only be off by .3%... remember, optimal size for performance

AgentMurdoc

I wouldn't even trust putting 195/55/16 tires on some 16x7 rims. In my book that isn't 'safe'


Well motion, seems like you are set on the 225's, so grab yourself some 225/50's. I could tell you that I like the look of them on 16's.

motionridr8

after doing some more research, and listenting to you, looks like im gonna get 205/50/16's
What tires do you guys like? im looking for a good all season or longer lasting summer...

- Drew

AgentMurdoc

don't get me wrong I really like the look of the wider tires, but I just don't think it's too practical for a Honda. If you could score some cheap 215/50/16's I'd do those, just for the little extra width.

Eh, for just driving, I like Falkens, both the ziex 512 and 502's. I think my next set of tires I might try out the Yokohoma es100. I think the Falkens are a great buy for the money, and the yoks aren't that expensive either.

You might need more opinions on tire types though, the application I use my tires for are very different from the majority of this site.