16x6 in tyres, anyone baised to a certain brand?

[EK1.6LCIV]

now chasing info on tyre sizes/brands for 16x6 inch rims

stock profile for the 16s on the model they belong to is a 185/55 R16 but for the speedo to read properly I'd have to go 205/40 R16

any brands ppl would care to share with me, pros and cons, pricing

[EK9]

anywhere between 6"-7.5" would be safe... it really comes down to offset. and if you're not after that bling/dish look, safe would be about +50 to +40. you will unlikely get any kinda rubbing for daily use. tyres make a difference too.

how low is your car?

fyi, i run 16x7.5 +42 (or +45, cant remember) on 205/45/16. Only rub on the rare occasion if i'm quite low and turning hard or turning over bumps.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Atm my car is only dropped 40mm from stock on Koni springs (4wd still in the rear as like most coupes it leans towards the front a bit more than the rear...), but would like a 2-2.5" drop around the entire vehicle in the future once my groundcontrols are installed

[EK9]

so that would be reasonably low... no gaps probably between arches and wheels.

well the specs i gave u would be save for daily, no scrubbing and sits a little better then stock. you can't help scrubbing anyway if your car is low.

maybe some rim preferences might help with your query...

[EK1.6LCIV]

looking at the rota track r atm, unless I can import the rims I want cheaper lol

[nd55]

> i run 16x7.5 +42 (or +45, cant remember) on 205/45/16.

x2. 205/45R16 16x7 +42 on mine.

225/50R16 definitely rubs on standard height suspension.

> would like a 2-2.5" drop around

IMHO that's a bit toooo much.

It'll get a lot of attention from the constabulary, give you limited travel or conversely a very hard ride using stiff suspension.

EK civic's are blessed with double wishbone suspension which can corner very well without the need to slam it.

Try a milder suspension drop with 2.5 degree front negative camber, 1.5 degree rear. Zero toe.

If you think you need more handling, you'd better be at Eastern Creek.


> I’m set on a size of 16”

16" rims are the bastard child of the tyre/rim performance after-market.
You'll have a much better tyre choice in 17" and will achieve your goal of minimizing the fender gap, without the need to drop it so much.
You won't have to throw a pile of cash into a set of G.C. coil overs, either.

Nick

[EK1.6LCIV]

cheers Nick,

just my rear is way too high imo... lol

I'm happy with the front, but the coupes just have an ass that needs to be level with the front... lol

[EK1.6LCIV]

pretty into the 16s I saw today from Enkei in 6" width, felt reasonable light for $200 a rim new

just need to find a tyre for them

[EK1.6LCIV]

now chasing info on tyre sizes/brands for 16x6 inch rims

stock profile for the 16s on the model they belong to is a 185/55 R16 but for the speedo to read properly I'd have to go 205/40 R16

any brands ppl would care to share with me, pros and cons, pricing

[nd55]

Assuming you're after a bit of performance, then

Yokohama AD-07 205/45R16 (Hard to find, $$$).
Falken Azenis RT-615 (Even harder to find, Taleb is the only source AFAIK).
Bridgestone RE-001, well rated on this forum, very available.
Bridgestone RE-01R, top notch performance, top notch price.

[EK1.6LCIV]

the last time I tried to ship up tyres from NSW, I wasnt successful, lol

but will try my local shops for the Bridgestone RE-001s

cheers for that

rep point left for ya :D

[EK1.6LCIV]

bugger, just got off the phone with a Bridgestone rep and those RE-001s are hard to find, but locatable within a wk lol

also not in the size I want 205/40, he can only get 205/45 or 205/55

$200 a tyre, not cheap, good reviews on a few UK sites, anyone else have anything to add

[TALEB TYRES]

if your saying stock size is 185 55 16, then 205 40 16 is lower by about 40mm in rolling diameter... you sure thats the right size mate? as that difference will definitely throw your speedo out.

[EK1.6LCIV]

I need that size to make my speedo correct

oem EJ8 wheels were 185/60 R14 so the change to 205/40 R16 is what Im actually after for overall correctness of speed at 100kph

stock size on the Jazz (that the wheels belong on is 185/55 R16) shouldve mentioned that earlier

[tinkerbell]

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

TALEB - the above program says 205/40R16 is fine to keep speedo in line?

[tinkerbell]

I need that size to make my speedo correct

oem EJ8 wheels were 185/60 R14 so the change to 205/40 R16 is what Im actually after for overall correctness of speed at 100kph

stock size on the Jazz (that the wheels belong on is 185/55 R16) shouldve mentioned that earlier

your biggest problem is going to be finding a LEGAL load rating...

[TALEB TYRES]

Ok fair enough,

yes that will be fine for rolling diameter then
( i thought your original was 185/55/16, not 185/60/14).

what is your original load rating btw?

[EK1.6LCIV]

not sure the existing load rating

but scratching off the Bridgestone's due to lack of wet grip Im after...

and using Falkens instead at a more competitive rate locally

[tinkerbell]

not sure the existing load rating


it is usually listed on the door jam, and is an easily defectable offence to have a lower load rating than specified...

[EK1.6LCIV]

I'll have to check when I go back to the car

been awhile since Ive ordered new wheels lol

[TALEB TYRES]

I'll have to check when I go back to the car

been awhile since Ive ordered new wheels lol

from memory it should be an 82.
In that case, most 205 40 16 come 83 so its no problem.

[EK1.6LCIV]

cheers for that

wish I was in Sydney, heaps cheaper tyres...

[TALEB TYRES]

cheers for that

wish I was in Sydney, heaps cheaper tyres...

haha well....

we ship interstate everyday, alot of ozhonda guys can attest to our interstate service ;)

hehe if your gonna buy local, make sure you call around, never hurts...

[EK1.6LCIV]

the last time I bought from Tempe I was paying a very low rate for decent 17s at the time of purchase of the wheels and tires and Bris was over $700 more for the same package, lol

yea best I got so far was $788 installed for the Falken ZE-912

Bridestone Re-001 were over $800... lol

Maxxis were $10 cheaper, but I did like how the Falken's drove in the wet when I had them yrs ago

[nd55]

> yea best I got so far was $788 installed for the Falken ZE-912
> Bridestone Re-001 were over $800... lol

Falken ZE-912 are in a different class of tyre to all the others mentioned. Apples and oranges.

> wish I was in Sydney

Funny, seems everybody here is leaving for SE Queensland.

Nick.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Bridgestone's continue to get pretty bad reviews as of late, hardly want a loud noisy tyre that's shit in thwe wet like a Khumo lol

I'd be in NSW in a heart beat most weeks for the faster paced work, why are they coming to QLD, lol, shops close here early as, its a pain lol

[Bludger]

I hope you didn't get or not going to get genuine jap wheels.

you'd be paying too much for them man.

plus, they will be inferior wheels too.

[tinkerbell]

I hope you didn't get or not going to get genuine jap wheels.

you'd be paying too much for them man.

plus, they will be inferior wheels too.

wow man, such valuable and useful insight!

[EK1.6LCIV]

factory dubs or knock offs


smartass :p

crazier than a jew in a diamond mine, lol

much respect tho, lol

[Bludger]

wow man, such valuable and useful insight!i'm just givin a bit of stick:)

[tinkerbell]

hard to tell, sorry, carry on :)