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

**EK1.6LCIV** · 27-02-2009 09:47 AM

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** · 27-02-2009 10:03 AM

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** · 27-02-2009 10:30 AM

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** · 27-02-2009 11:02 AM

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** · 27-02-2009 11:09 AM

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

**nd55** · 27-02-2009 12:46 PM

> 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** · 27-02-2009 12:52 PM

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** · 02-03-2009 02:01 PM

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** · 03-03-2009 09:32 AM

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** · 03-03-2009 10:43 AM

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** · 03-03-2009 10:49 AM

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

**EK1.6LCIV** · 03-03-2009 11:09 AM

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