looking to make a tire purchase...

request for info: (must be 225/50 16's on an E0 with Stock rims)

• Tire Make/Model
  
• Rubbing? Yes/No
  
• Happy with them? Yes/No
  

Thanks!

bueller?

What about going to 225/45/16. Smaller sidewall with less of a chance of rubbing? A 3.6% difference as your overall tire will be smaller in size.

The 225/50/16 is almost dead on the 205/55 size though.

wan't someone saying that up to a 9" section width tire could fit under there?

although the 225 series are bigger tread the sidewall is included in section width - which is what rubs...

what's that max section width?

I hear ya on section width, I don't think the issue is with the fronts, but with the rear.

I rubbed the liner with 225/45/17 on stock height, and I have a 99!

Remember, the cross section would be the same BUT the overall height would be smaller. With less height you can allow the suspension to move more which will help with the rubbing in the rear. Allows for more travel up & down, ya know?

I have had 225-50-16 KDW on my 99 SVT with stock wheels for about three months now...no issues at all, although I understand the slightly larger diameter of the tires will make the speedo read about 2.5 - 3% slow.

225/50/16 Fulda Extremo tires on stock E0 wheels lowered with Leda Sport Springs. Rubbed a little on the back passenger side inner fender liner. Rubbed a hole in it until it didn't rub anymore

Also with the 215 KDW's, my speedo was about 5 mph fast @ 60 mph, but with the 225's it is dead on.

They fill up the wheels wells much better than the 215/50/16 KDW's.

I'll be replacing them with 225's from here on out.

My apoligies if this posted twice.

I have 225/50R16 BF Goodrich g Force KDWS. The fit is close but adequate. This an an unusual tire in that it is a four season Z rated tire. It is much quieter than the KDW. I'm pleased with it.

Before the KDWS, I had H rated Continentals of the same size. The fit provided slightly more clearance and the tires wore well, but the car did not handle nearly as well as it does with the KDWS or the original Goodyear GS-C.

I kinda got stuck with some 225/55 on stock svt wheels, WAY TO WIDE, Don't go with 55's for sure, my rear wheels are rubbin on my rear strut towers to the point there is no paint left on a certain part of them and a nice soft spot on the wheels. IM GONNA DIE~

well i finally got new tires - Yokohama AVS Db's and the 225/50 16's fit without rubbing on my E0 with E0 rims

Toadster,
Since you've done the legwork, would you know if the YOKO AvidV4 would come up with exactly the same size as your AVS Db?
In a few months im gonna be shopping for my EO as well, with stock EO wheels and its good to know that yours dont rub at that size, with this brand, that is .
Best,eugene

How's the new rubber running BTW... you like it??

Originally posted by devotedad:

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Toadster,
Since you've done the legwork, would you know if the YOKO AvidV4 would come up with exactly the same size as your AVS Db?
In a few months im gonna be shopping for my EO as well, with stock EO wheels and its good to know that yours dont rub at that size, with this brand, that is .
Best,eugene

How's the new rubber running BTW... you like it??

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from tirerack.com

225/50VR16

AVid V4
Section Width 9"
Tread Width 7.5"
Diameter 24.8"

AVS dB
Section Width 9"
Tread Width 8.3"
Diameter 25"

as you can see the section width is the same, so it should clear the innards on your car too!

i was told by several folks that the Db's are worth the extra bucks over the V4's...

the tires are great!! haven't put them throught the twisties yet, but they have good grip so far and they are EXTREMEMLY quiet!

Thank you sir!!!
Glad you like it.
Its about 100 bucks total for 4 - difference that is. But like you alluded to, you get what you pay for - and i'm inclined to spend the extra money as well.
Best, eugene

Fmr12B
It says on your signature that you have the koni/eibach setup, is that why you're rubbing in the rear with 225's on 17's or did you go BACK to the stock spring setup up and rubbed with 225's?

Suneil