best sized tire for 16" wheel?

[krisco]

I'm getting my wheels tomorrow and I'm trying to decide which tires to go with. The wheels are 16x7.5. I would like the tire to be a flush as possible with the rim, I'm assuming 215. I do really like Yoko AVS ES100s', but the closest size they come in is 225/45-16. So, this leaves me with Yoko Parada 205/45-16 or Falken Azenis Sport, 215/45-16. I hear great things about both of these tires, respectively. Has anyone experienced both tires? And if so, which would you suggest. Another other input in welcome. TIA.
Kris

[Rob]

205 should fit fine on a 7.5" rim. Don't forget that different manufacturers tires vary in actual width. The Azenis I know for sure run wide, so i dont know if they'd look wider than you desire. but they definately are a great street tire in the dry.

[ydubbs4]

Conversely, the AVS ES100's run thin.

[Fred]

Re: best sized tire for 16" wheel?

For the Yokohama tires, here are the widest wheels you can use:

ES100 205/50R16: 7.5"
ES100 225/45R16: 8.5"
Parada 205/45R16: 7.5"

I don't see a 215/45R16 Parada listed in Yokohama's catalog.

Fred

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