What tire size do I need for esm 16x8?

[iwannam3]

Esm says 205/45 is right size and will not look stretched

Discount Tire says 205 will be super stretched and 225/50 is right size

I have the hr and bilstien springs and shock pkg so car sits about 2" below stock

I hate the stretched look

What is the right size that won't rub?

[efficient]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=228339

[tytypetersen]

205 will have a little bit of a stretched looks, im running 205/50. The ideal size Is 225/45 but there's not too many tire options in that size.

[agent]

205/50 is the closest to OEM rolling diameter, and there are several options in that size. Next up would be 215/45, which can be found on summer tires like Rivals and Azenis.

[Mr. Tasty]

Esm says 205/45 is right size and will not look stretched

Discount Tire says 205 will be super stretched and 225/50 is right size

I have the hr and bilstien springs and shock pkg so car sits about 2" below stock

I hate the stretched look

What is the right size that won't rub?

It really depends on the make and model of the tire. I have 205/45s on a 8.5 and they are square.

[MR 325]

As said, 205/50 or 225/45 are ideal to retain stock overall diameter.

A 205/45 will appear more stretched than a 205/50 in my opinion.

Do not do a 225/50, it's too tall.

[Klug]

I have 205/45 Nitto Neogens on my 16x8 ESM002s. They do not look stretched in the least bit.

[iwannam3]

Ok so here is a test fit 215/45r16

They are borderline stretched imo

They look a bit truckish and just plain bulky

Would a 35 or 40 look less bulky? Not many tire options in those sizes

[iwannam3]

Another pic

[iwannam3]

Pic

[iwannam3]

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

Great tool

Shows the tire in my photos to be the most appropriate size to replace my 195/65r14

[MR 325]

I think those look good on there personally. If you want something smaller you'll have to go with a 205/45.