1FASTDAD
Hard-core CEG'er
i searched the forum and didnt find an answer i was looking for. what other size on the stock 16's do people run? im thinking maby a 225
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its time for new tires...
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starjammir
Hard-core CEG'er
For winter or summer?
1FASTDAD
Hard-core CEG'er
well there my winter/ long drive during the summer tires
starjammir
Hard-core CEG'er
205s get my vote for winter driving.
1FASTDAD
Hard-core CEG'er
thats what i would get. but just seing what other sizes people run
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
If they're gonna see winter weather go narrow with a 205 or 215. For spring/summer/fall driving a 225 is the way to go.
Agreed!! My 16's have winter tires on them and i run 215's also. I can't go past 85mph for long peroids with them on. Anything past 80 makes the car feel like it's floating and there is alot of sway.:blackeye:
Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
205/55-16 Blizzaks for the winter here. Summer- 225/45-17 on the Konig knockoffs, 215/45-17 for the FSVTs, a set of 225/45-17 sitting in the trunk, and a different size soon... 
1FASTDAD
Hard-core CEG'er
ok guys thanks. I will just stick with the 205 size. I had no problems with them over the last 4 years so I guess I will buy the same type.
Weak!!!! Why not get 235 :laugh:
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
Or 245s like I have on my Rx7 rims at the moment.
1FASTDAD
Hard-core CEG'er
if i could without rubbing i would LOL
2 guard
CEG'er
Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
You should see these 225's I put on the FSVT's for you today. They don't spin or squeal at all on acceleration like my others do when the secondaries open. I kind of want to keep them. :laugh: They seemed quieter too for the big 0.5 miles I put on them. Good news is that the other SVT doesn't have enough power to have problems with the old tires that are on it now.
Wes, if these are for snow, I would definitely suggest sticking with 205/55s. They are nice and tall to fill up the wheel well, and there are so many more choices than the 215s. 225/50 are still my favorite on an E1, but not ideal for snow.
starjammir
Hard-core CEG'er
MINE MINE ALL MINE!!! Thats ok you will like the Paradas ... lol
BigBEN
Hard-core CEG'er
I had 205's on my old E1's
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
I run 225/50/16 Khumo Ecsta all seasons all year long. Been OK in winter, but I hope to be able to grab a set of dedicated winter tires this year.
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
The ASX?
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
Yes, pretty good tire IMO.
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
I'll take the SPT myself but I dont have to worry about seeing snow.