Tire Size

[KillerCalypso]

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

[nando]

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:

[SlammedE30]

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

[KillerCalypso]

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

[MattM20]

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

[SlammedE30]

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

[YAN-3]

were in CT r u from

[LikeCDoos]

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.

[KillerCalypso]

were in CT r u from

Im right near uconn, i live in willimantic. Are you near?

-Andy

[M42Technik]

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?

[LikeCDoos]

Why wouldn't 225/45's fit? Outside fender rub?

All depending on offset...also could rub the shock/strut on the inside.

[KillerCalypso]

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

[nando]

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

my only real complaints are the mediocre hydroplaning resistance and the treadwear..

[M42Technik]

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.

[nando]

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.