so whos tracked w/ 15s and also 16s?

[nando]

I've run 15x7s with 205 toyo r comps and I know not 16's, but 17x7.5s with 235/40 toyo and nitto rcomps for 1 year.

15s and 205s feel so agile, but width is lacking.

17s with 235s feel heavy given my heavy ass wheels (?21-22#?) but this shit is planted. 300hp is not really an issue.

you can also get 235 toyo r-comps in a 15" ;)

[nando]

16s is a great size, you can get wider tires.

uh, what?

you can get 15" up to 275s, how many E30s can even run those?

personally for tire choice I'd go for 17", but you'd need a lightweight forged wheel ($$$$) and the tires cost double what 15" tires cost. Not worth it when they are consumables, although I've often wondered what the much shorter sidewalls feel like

[blueapplesoda]

I've run 15x7s with 205 toyo r comps and I know not 16's, but 17x7.5s with 235/40 toyo and nitto rcomps for 1 year.

15s and 205s feel so agile, but width is lacking.

17s with 235s feel heavy given my heavy ass wheels (?21-22#?) but this shit is planted. 300hp is not really an issue.

[briansjacobs]

I have not run Data on 16" tires. I have not seen any tires sizes in 16" that would make me want to leave the 15" set up I have.

I run Hoosier and Toyo and both have 225/45/15.

[jlevie]

In my experience, it is a wash. What you gain from the increased contact patch of tires on 16" wheels you loose from the greater unsprung weight, at least with mostly stock M20B25 engine.

[F34R]

16s is a great size, you can get wider tires.

[JRKOUPE]

Im thinking about going 16 inch..

Ive run 15s w/ R tires for years....(15 x7 and 225/50)

whos tracked both....what are the differences in seat of the pants?

what width wheel...7 or 8 or?...

and what offsets?.......

did you use an r tire?..what size?.....any clearance issues?...

I know that 16 will have a lower profile so perhaps less squirm....perhaps less forgiving?....better turn in....but they will be heavier too.....let me hear your thoughts....




thnx!!!