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    i just got my 16x7 SSR comps in today and im starting to think about tires. I think im going to go with the yoko es100's. My car is fairly low and i was wondering from experience if anyone has had any rubbing problems with a 205/50 series. I just wanted to get some opinions.

    Also if any one has any feedback for me on the tires that would be great.

    thanks

    Andy

    #2
    205/50 is about perfect for a 16x7 wheel. I'd be very suprized if you had rubbing issues. if there's enough room I'd go with 225/45-16 :twisted:
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      #3
      Go 205/50, with as low as your car is, you won't be able to fit 225/45. Car's gonna look sick :up:
      -Ted

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        #4
        alright sweet im pretty sure thats our lucky number. 205/50.....Any takers on the yokohama avs es100's insight?

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          #5
          how low? if you want to frequently track your car 225's would be ideal for a e30

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            #6
            ES100's are awesome, I run that exact tire (205/50) and I love it.
            -Ted

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              #7
              were in CT r u from

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                #8
                i've got the same size rims and the same exact tire...haven't put them on yet though... they look like they are a perfect fit and everyone says es100's rock.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by E30-330i
                  were in CT r u from
                  Im right near uconn, i live in willimantic. Are you near?

                  -Andy

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                    #10
                    ES100's only negatives are that it is loud at 80+ speeds, and also don't last extremely long.

                    Why wouldn't 225/45's fit? Outside fender rub?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by M42Tecknik
                      Why wouldn't 225/45's fit? Outside fender rub?
                      All depending on offset...also could rub the shock/strut on the inside.

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                        #12
                        I will be tracking it but i think to stay safe i will run the 205/50's. I will post pics of the SSR's tomorrow

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                          #13
                          I haven't noticed any noise with my ES100s..

                          my only real complaints are the mediocre hydroplaning resistance and the treadwear..
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by nando
                            I haven't noticed any noise with my ES100s..

                            my only real complaints are the mediocre hydroplaning resistance and the treadwear..
                            I'm saying the noise could be better. It is acceptable. I found the tires to do well in rain.
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                              #15
                              well they grip well in the wet.. but in a downpour I can barely go the speed limit, especially now that they've worn down so much.
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