Tires fitment issues. Need your input

[colt]

Ok so I bought ESM wheels and 205/50/r16 based on what most run on here. A bit of stretch but some meat also. Well after installed the wheels I have tons rubbing, no stretch. Rolled and pulled the fenders, which helped, but I still cant give it more than 50% throttle or its rubs, and any turning or cornering it rubs. I have already decided these tires are screwed, but I need your input on exactly what tire you use and size. Why were these so meaty with no stretch? Just the tire type? Thanks guys :D

Here are the specs:

Bilstein Spings (no clue on drop, cant find them anymore)
Bilstein Sports

Esm 16x8 0 offset

Nexen 205/50/R16





And to give you an idea of the meaty tires:

[325ix]

More negative camber and stiffer spring rates.

[rares]

i think a smaller sidewall would help a lot too... like a 205/40/16. good luck

[ak-]

Oh man idk where you got the info where most people run that size.
The common size is 205/45 for that low offset and width.

45 sidewalk will stretch moderately and minimize rubbing.
Wish you didn't pull the fenders

[ak-]

No, a 205/40 will look like rubberbands.
It's a 16x8, not a 17.

[colt]

More negative camber and stiffer spring rates.

I thought you couldnt adjust the camber on the rear. I have vog camber plates up front.

i think a smaller sidewall would help a lot too... like a 205/40/16. good luck

Yeah, the sidewall is huge.

Oh man idk where you got the info where most people run that size.
The common size is 205/45 for that low offset and width.

45 sidewalk will stretch moderately and minimize rubbing.
Wish you didn't pull the fenders

It was on a few threads with ESM wheels in it. Guess I heard wrong lol. Whats bad about the pull? Even though I wish I didnt either. Didnt come out as smooth as I wanted. So with a 205/45, what type of tire. I heard specific tires stretch more than others?

[bloodshot-e30]

does it rub during normal driving or while conering hard or gettin on it?

mine rubbed untill i got my H&R races..

also i was running 225 45 16

[colt]

does it rub during normal driving or while conering hard or gettin on it?

mine rubbed untill i got my H&R races..

also i was running 225 45 16

No it only rubs in 1st and 2nd gear with decent amount of acceleration, and any types of large turns. Its a pain. Tempted to sell them at this point.:(

[bloodshot-e30]

and there only 16X8?!?!?! i has staggerd ESMs

sounds like u need higher spring rates

[colt]

and there only 16X8?!?!?! i has staggerd ESMs

sounds like u need higher spring rates

Youre probably right. They are Bilstein springs, but I cant find ANY info on them. Guess they were sold in Europe only, so finding info is a pain.

[ak-]

It was on a few threads with ESM wheels in it. Guess I heard wrong lol. Whats bad about the pull? Even though I wish I didnt either. Didnt come out as smooth as I wanted. So with a 205/45, what type of tire. I heard specific tires stretch more than others?

Idk. Personal preference I guess? I don't like pulled fenders unless it has a MEATY tire or you're "stanced" and need it.
Don't worry about what tire brand stretches differently.. with that said, it sounds like you don't mind what kind of tires you get, so get some sort of cheap Falken. Soft sidewalls.

and there only 16X8?!?!?! i has staggerd ESMs

sounds like u need higher spring rates

Yours are 16x9 in the rear and offset is different.
That doesn't apply him and his wheel spec.

[colt]

Idk. Personal preference I guess? I don't like pulled fenders unless it has a MEATY tire or you're "stanced" and need it.
Don't worry about what tire brand stretches differently.. with that said, it sounds like you don't mind what kind of tires you get, so get some sort of cheap Falken. Soft sidewalls.

Yeah, Im not too worried about the type. The car isnt quick so I dont drive it like it is, so Ill check the falken's out and see how it goes. Thanks a lot.

[bloodshot-e30]

Idk. Personal preference I guess? I don't like pulled fenders unless it has a MEATY tire or you're "stanced" and need it.
Don't worry about what tire brand stretches differently.. with that said, it sounds like you don't mind what kind of tires you get, so get some sort of cheap Falken. Soft sidewalls.



Yours are 16x9 in the rear and offset is different.
That doesn't apply him and his wheel spec.

didnt look at his offset... so u got me there.