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  • 2mAn
    Señior Mod
    • Aug 2010
    • 20119
    #1

    Need a recommendation on 16" tires

    I was really hoping my tax return would be bigger so that I could finally buy the 225/45/16 tires my car deserves, but looks like that will have to wait another year, or something...

    SO anyways, it looks like I might have to get another set of 205/50/16 tires because the selection is so much more and I would rather buy new than used. Theres also the option of 225/50/16 but that seems like it would be way more meaty on the 7" wheel

    Im shooting for the ~$100/ tire range
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1966 Lotus Elan
    -1986 German Car
    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

    Make R3V Great Again -2020
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    • agent
      Vice Grand Pubaa
      • Mar 2010
      • 7960
      #2
      Nitto NeoGens.
      Originally posted by kronus
      would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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        • LJ851
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2010
          • 7918
          #3
          Man, the 225/45 16 Direzza is only $130 at tire rack, are you sure you can't swing that ?
          Lorin


          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          The M30 is God's engine.

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            • 2mAn
              Señior Mod
              • Aug 2010
              • 20119
              #4
              Originally posted by LJ851
              Man, the 225/45 16 Direzza is only $130 at tire rack, are you sure you can't swing that ?
              I planned on buying 5 tires and after shipping it ends up being $700 for those, a 205/50 from Discount Tire has free shipping so $500 vs $700 is a big difference. I checked last night and my front 205/50s are still pretty good, but the rears are suspect so I might just buckle down and get 2 for now

              edit: Just looked into 2 of them to get rid of the flat spotted rear/ old tires and it came out to $300.08 so I just ordered those. Excited to finally get the correct size tire haha
              Last edited by 2mAn; 02-18-2016, 09:40 AM.
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1966 Lotus Elan
              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                • Black_E30
                  Noobie
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 32
                  #5
                  Nitto doesn't currently list a NeoGen (or any tire at all) in 225/45/16.

                  Their parrent company Toyo makes Proxes RIRs in that size, but they are pricey at $160+ship (Tire rack).

                  The budget options appear to be the Direzza's at 130+ship (Tire rack).
                  OR Nexen N'Fera SU1 W-rated from tirebuyer at $89 incl ship to designated installers.
                  If you want staggered Front: 205/50ZR16 Rear: 225/45ZR16 then Nexens also fit.
                  Can't comment on the quality or performance, but the fitment and price makes it worth a 2nd look.

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                    • blazinxpk
                      E30 Modder
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 839
                      #6
                      BFG Sport Comp 2. 205/50/16 is about $85 each from tire rack.

                      or look on craigslist for used race tires like i do...lol

                      here you go...
                      http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/wto/5432271797.html
                      Last edited by blazinxpk; 02-18-2016, 10:41 PM.

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