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jaydenn
17-12-2008, 01:12 PM
Hey guys what size tyres do I need for 16'' Rims, also what brands are good?

Made in Australia, Japan?

need some directions. thanks
denrie
17-12-2008, 02:00 PM
i think 205/45
outatime
17-12-2008, 02:02 PM
you will need the size 205/45/R16

if you have the money get the Yokohama Advan AD07 or Bridgestone Potenza RE001. you'd be probably looking at around 200 per tyre. you can't go wrong with those tyres.

if you're under budget KUMHO KU-31 is good. about 125 per tyre. best bang for buck.
jaydenn
17-12-2008, 02:09 PM
you will need the size 205/45/R16

if you have the money get the Yokohama Advan AD07 or Bridgestone Potenza RE001. you'd be probably looking at around 200 per tyre. you can't go wrong with those tyres.

if you're under budget KUMHO KU-31 is good. about 125 per tyre. best bang for buck.

KUMHO = japan made?

how long should tyres last for if your just a daily'r?

Also how do I know if its low profile tyres or not?

thanks for the replies guys
Crapdaz
17-12-2008, 02:12 PM
KUMHO = japan made?

yoko?
bridgestone?

Also how do I know if its low profile tyres or not?

thanks for the replies guys
kumho - korean
yoko - jap
bridgestone - Australian or Other

RE001 ftw.
Zdster
17-12-2008, 02:23 PM
Go a 310/85/R16 :thumbsup:
drated
17-12-2008, 02:27 PM
Go a 310/85/R16 :thumbsup:

thats nuts
Crapdaz
17-12-2008, 02:34 PM
ROFLMAO!!! unpractical braaaaaaaaa
outatime
17-12-2008, 03:08 PM
KUMHO = japan made?

how long should tyres last for if your just a daily'r?

Also how do I know if its low profile tyres or not?

thanks for the replies guys

i have the KUMHO KU-25 which is a step below the KU-31. I have it for 18months 25,000 kms. No problems. My car is lowered and running negative camber but the tread wear is still even and there's still about 70% tread left.

i think anything that's under 50 is low profile. so in this case the tyre size 205/45/r16 is low profile. hence the bigger the number it will look like a truck's tyre!

correct me if i'm wrong, advantage of low profile is the grip and handling because more rubber meets the road but it's a bit bumpy because it's thinner.. high profile has more comfort because of its thick cushion but less rubber meets the road and sacrifice the performance.
outatime
17-12-2008, 03:12 PM
Go a 310/85/R16 :thumbsup:

that's a truck's tyres! lol
Zdster
17-12-2008, 03:14 PM
thats nuts

No, what is nuts is recommending a tyre without knowing the wheel width and what vehicle it is going on, hence my silly reply.
outatime
17-12-2008, 03:57 PM
^^ fine !

jaydenn, read this: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html -> it has calculator that you need to make sure your tyres will fit properly.
Type R Positive
17-12-2008, 05:13 PM
Bridgestone Potenza RE001
:thumbsup: Agreed.
LiKPiC
17-12-2008, 05:54 PM
er...what car do you drive?
jaydenn
19-12-2008, 08:24 AM
i drive a eg
LiKPiC
19-12-2008, 08:41 AM
use http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html to help you
you dont want to change the rolling distance of the tyre (circumference of the wheel)

i'm guessing 205/45 r16? maybe 205/40...not too sure about EGs

and yes, bridgestone adrenalin re001 are v good.
have a read through the tyre recommendation thread...http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=409
it's a start