Sportmaxx/XXR 002 16x8 - 195/45 vs 205/45?? Pictures??

[saturnv7890]

Hey I am torn between 195/45 and 205/45, I've been trying to find pictures but I can't find anything.

Obviously this is all going to be very opinion based, I like a little stretch but I'm trying to find some pictures to see how much stretch I'd have with the two different tire sizes.

Any pictures are greatly appreciated.

I think these are 205's, I need to see the 195's though

[alpineII_dirty]

Check out www.tyrestretch.com, pictures of different size wheels and tires, so you can see how they look. But 205/45 on a 16x8 isn't much stretch at all.

[saturnv7890]

I checked it out, I went with the 195s all around. It's hard to visualize on the car from that website, but I got really cheap tires so if I hate the look I can change it up later without feeling too bad.

I'll post pics when the wheels are mounted probably at the end of next week!

[lambo]

Shoulda gone with 205/45 imo. You're gonna have to be pretty slammed to make 195/45 look decent.

[saturnv7890]

Oh yeah! Fortunately, the guy ran out of 195's so he's putting on 205's at no extra cost. Still waiting on the wheels to be delivered to him.

So at 0 offset and 205/45, will I be doing some decent pulling on the front fenders? Or will I have to worry about putting in a camber plate?

[lambo]

So at 0 offset and 205/45, will I be doing some decent pulling on the front fenders? Or will I have to worry about putting in a camber plate?

At 16x8 et0, you will be poking about 7mm more than I am and my 205's are stretched more on the 8.5's. So, you're going to have to definitely roll them flat and probably pull them a bit.

[saturnv7890]

Thanks for the help!

I'll see how rolling and pulling goes, worst case I'll keep it jacked up until I can grab some camber plates.

Fender roller then Phone book method works fine?

And my fenders are already fucked so I don't feel bad about this at all :finger:

[saturnv7890]

Wheels came in!!


New wheels:



Doing some rolling/pulling (can pull with the roller.. no need for phonebook so far)



Car is still on jackstands as I'll be painting the wheels today. I didn't feel like taking it down just to put it back up again so I got a ride to work with my roommate... epitome of lazyness haha.

More pics tonight!! So far it's looking like they'll fit.. albeit with a good amount of poke. I love how meaty the 205's look though. Like a stancy meat, not racecar meat

[saturnv7890]

So yeah if you're not slamming it, 205's are absolutely perfect!!

XXR 002 16x8 et0 were definitely designed for the e30 :D

Like a very nice meaty stance. Just a little roll and pull in front and a roll in back, no rubbing, just beauty