Time to get specific: Anyone have pics of a 225/45/16 on a 16x8?

[Jand3rson]

Just as the title states. Looking at stepping up the tire size, and want to get a good idea of how they look.

[MR 325]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=257742

[Jand3rson]

I think the more I look at them that that really might be the perfect size, I'm looking at Direzza DZIIs, and they have an even more square sidewall than that, I just hate the balloon-y look.

[DER E30]

My car is running that set up. Click the link to my build thread in my sig... if you'd like more specific pics ask...

[LJ851]

The front wheels on my 911 are these specs, there are a few pics towards the current end of my thread.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/BOARD/showthread.php?t=276304

I'd be glad to take a close up shot if you want.

[Mr. Tasty]

http://www.tyrestretch.com/

[mitchlikesbikes]

my car is on 225/50/16 potenza re11s. wheels are 16x8 +15. these tires are bigger than a standard 225 for sure, probably more like a 235 or 245 in a normal all season tire. i'm assuming direzzas would be the same. even with a roll and slight pull they rub the fender wells at full lock up front and rub in the rear when compressed. with the power level of a stock m20 and stock suspension (except vogtland springs) i can throw my car into pretty much any corner at any speed and it will just go. these tires are exceptionally grippy when they're warm

also, these tires are a fair bit cheaper than the direzzas and got roughly the same reviews on tire rack. i am definitely happy with them, but i've never owned zIIs to compare

[LJ851]

my car is on 225/45/16 potenza re11s. wheels are 16x8 +15. these tires are bigger than a standard 225 for sure, probably more like a 235 or 245 in a normal all season tire. i'm assuming direzzas would be the same. even with a roll and slight pull they rub the fender wells at full lock up front and rub in the rear when compressed. with the power level of a stock m20 and stock suspension (except vogtland springs) i can throw my car into pretty much any corner at any speed and it will just go. these tires are exceptionally grippy when they're warm

also, these tires are a fair bit cheaper than the direzzas and got roughly the same reviews on tire rack. i am definitely happy with them, but i've never owned zIIs to compare

Uuuuuhh, RE11's don't come in 225/45/16. I know because i would be running them if they did.

[mitchlikesbikes]

Uuuuuhh, RE11's don't come in 225/45/16. I know because i would be running them if they did.

they're not on tire rack for some reason but that's definitely what i'm running.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE-11

edit: i'm definitely just an advanced retard. mine are 225/50/16. my bad

[e34john]

Too bad 225/45s are harder to find now. Wonder what my options will be come summer. These are Falken 452s love them excect they don't squeal. You can drive them too 99.5% no problem. But once you hit 100.001% you lose grip and there was no warning at all. The pics are on a 60/40 suspension kit.

[e34john]

Sorry for the old pics, but I don't run those wheels anymore. Those where the pics I could find. But I plan on putting those back one or finding another set of 16x8s come summer.

But Josh, they look great. I say you do it.

[g.ruff561]

I was at one point running 16x9, et 15 with 225/45/16 on all for wheels and it looked great. Nice solid square look. No rub lock to lock and no fender roll. IMO perfect tire size for E30.

[MC Hammered]

Wheels are 16x8 ET20 with 225/45/16 tires

[frolf]

I'm running 225/45 Falkens on 16" wheels. As you probably know, tire width varies between manufacturers and styles. In my opinion, the Falkens are slightly too narrow. My next tire will be a wider 225 or perhaps I will wake up to a miracle and someone will make a 235/45 street tire.

205/50's on the left, 225/45s on the right on 8" wheels.

[g.ruff561]

@MC. IMHO, that is the best suspension set for E30. Perfect wheel size and tire size. Not too big, not too small. Any rub? Fender roll? What CAB's are you running? Can you roll lock to lock with no problems? Is the car lowered?

Sorry about all the questions. Your car is gorgeous. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

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