Advice sought for new shoes
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Advice sought for new shoes
I will be losing my S-lites soon. I plan on using Enkei OR52s in 16x7, +42. (Silver. No, Anthracite! No. SILVER on IB/B, yes?).
Anyways, my car has stock suspension. The overall dimensions of a 215-50-16 are nearly the same as those of a 215-45-17, so I don't think the 50-16 will rub. I've seen many posts suggesting 205s over 215s. I know that the 205 would handle better- I'd like a little cushion this time around.
Is there a reason I should not to use 215s?
Thanks - Bodinski
Anyways, my car has stock suspension. The overall dimensions of a 215-50-16 are nearly the same as those of a 215-45-17, so I don't think the 50-16 will rub. I've seen many posts suggesting 205s over 215s. I know that the 205 would handle better- I'd like a little cushion this time around.
Is there a reason I should not to use 215s?
Thanks - Bodinski
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Originally Posted by bodinski
I will be losing my S-lites soon. I plan on using Enkei OR52s in 16x7, +42. (Silver. No, Anthracite! No. SILVER on IB/B, yes?).
Anyways, my car has stock suspension. The overall dimensions of a 215-50-16 are nearly the same as those of a 215-45-17, so I don't think the 50-16 will rub. I've seen many posts suggesting 205s over 215s. I know that the 205 would handle better- I'd like a little cushion this time around.
Is there a legitimate reason not to go with the 215s?
Anyways, my car has stock suspension. The overall dimensions of a 215-50-16 are nearly the same as those of a 215-45-17, so I don't think the 50-16 will rub. I've seen many posts suggesting 205s over 215s. I know that the 205 would handle better- I'd like a little cushion this time around.
Is there a legitimate reason not to go with the 215s?
205/50-16 gives you a wider selection of tires that will fit for less tire weight/cost and will meet OEM load ratings and performance specs.
Since you have stock suspension you may choose 215/50-16 tires but the selection is rather limited depending on your sources. At Tirerack.com I found Avon Tech M500 in both sizes-
205/50-16 outer diameter 24.1" $87 each
215/50-16 outer diameter 25.5" $91 each
Other 215/50-16 do vary some in size depending on tread pattern from less than 24" to 25"+.
I think either would fit for you.
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I've decided on Rota Grids instead of the Enkeis. Now I must choose between royal silver & royal steel grey. In every picture I've found, the colors look different. I'd go grey if it was a fairly light color, but I can't tell. Silver's a little plain - grey may be too dark on IB/B. Opinions?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
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I bought the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW from Tire Rack [215/50R16] and have them on my stock Xlites. I have been pretty happy with them, and no rub. Here is a link to the specs:
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&url=/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+T%2FA+KDW&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=15YR6G FTAKDW&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&url=/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+T%2FA+KDW&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=15YR6G FTAKDW&fromCompare1=yes
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IMHO, the 215/50R16 is too tall versus the stock size, effectively raising your gear ratio (making your car accelerate slower and brake slower). If you really want 215's, I'd go with 215/45R16, which is somewhat closer to stock (but still bigger).
I'd go with 205/50R16, and go for an all season of some sort...
I'd go with 205/50R16, and go for an all season of some sort...
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I have a IB/B myself (btw, nice color scheme!
) and I use a silver wheel with polished rim. It looks very sharp. The steel gray color Rota has is also a nice touch, but to me, the silver stands out more and gives a sharper contrast
on the IB/B. checkout my site for picts. :smile:
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on the IB/B. checkout my site for picts. :smile:
Originally Posted by bodinski
I've decided on Rota Grids instead of the Enkeis. Now I must choose between royal silver & royal steel grey. In every picture I've found, the colors look different. I'd go grey if it was a fairly light color, but I can't tell. Silver's a little plain - grey may be too dark on IB/B. Opinions?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
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Originally Posted by bodinski
I've decided on Rota Grids instead of the Enkeis. Now I must choose between royal silver & royal steel grey. In every picture I've found, the colors look different. I'd go grey if it was a fairly light color, but I can't tell. Silver's a little plain - grey may be too dark on IB/B. Opinions?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
Also, would like Traction T/As, but due to budget constraints, may try Hankook Ventus H405s in 215/50/16. Anyone have these?
The Rota grid 16x7 is about 16 pounds with offset of +40mm.
I checked around on royal steel grey and the colors I'm getting are a bit different from pretty dark looking to medium. I think it is the use of flash that may affect the exposure and lighten the image.
Both these are supposed to be royal steel grey
![](http://www.jaydm.com/assets/img_thumbs6/steelgrybatside.jpg)
![](http://www.jaydm.com/assets/img_thumbs6/steelgrybat.jpg)
Silver is much lighter, Steel grey is going to look more aggressive and show less brake dust and grime which is nice.
For tires, best fit would be 205/50-16 or 215/45-16.
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