Decided on wheels, tires and springs

[jetaimejsc]

ok, i ordered them mayb 1 hour ago. I might call and change it to what you are suggesting barber. And since i bought the MI springs, how much of the bump stop do i need to cut for installation. But, what would the difference in 205/45 and 205/50 have? i dont understand the numbers

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by jetaimejsc

ok, i ordered them mayb 1 hour ago. I might call and change it to what you are suggesting barber. And since i bought the MI springs, how much of the bump stop do i need to cut for installation. But, what would the difference in 205/45 and 205/50 have? i dont understand the numbers

THe 205/45s will be slightly shorter than the 50-series. The "45" is the height of the sidewalls as a percentage of the width, so the tires will be 5% (times two) of 205mm, so 20.5 (about 3/4" plus).
Advantages are slightly smaller diameter, so less rubbage, and a slightly stiffer sidewall for less distortion under hard cornering.

[mazilla]

Originally Posted by SailDesign

THe 205/45s will be slightly shorter than the 50-series. The "45" is the height of the sidewalls as a percentage of the width, so the tires will be 5% (times two) of 205mm, so 20.5 (about 3/4" plus).
Advantages are slightly smaller diameter, so less rubbage, and a slightly stiffer sidewall for less distortion under hard cornering.

Disadvantages include road noise, rough ride, and greater risk of tire/rim damage from potholes.


I'd stick with the 50 series, I went 55 but it's a tad squishy so I run higher pressure. I have 1.6" drop up front and 1.8 in the rear(advertised drop anyways) and I'm 6'/250lbs and don't have any rubbing issues. I even loaded another 350lbs on top of my weight and went looking for bumpy spots on the freeway(@100mph) and still no rubbing.

BTW, those rims are sweet!

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by mazilla

Disadvantages include road noise, rough ride, and greater risk of tire/rim damage from potholes.


I'd stick with the 50 series, I went 55 but it's a tad squishy so I run higher pressure. I have 1.6" drop up front and 1.8 in the rear(advertised drop anyways) and I'm 6'/250lbs and don't have any rubbing issues. I even loaded another 350lbs on top of my weight and went looking for bumpy spots on the freeway(@100mph) and still no rubbing.

BTW, those rims are sweet!

its important to understand you're wheel combo

the original poster (OP) mentioned that he bought 16X7 with 40mm offset and he's concerned with rubbing and you're responding that you're a large stature human being with 205/55/16's and you don't rub???????????????

there are a billion factors that could determine rubbing, most important among them are the width of the wheel and the offset of the wheel.

If your particular factors are both more advantageous than the original poster (like a 16x6.5 wheel and/or an offset higher than 40mm (ie 42mm or even 44mm) that information would be helpful.

if however you have the same specs as the OP (16x7 40mm offset) AND you have 205/55/16's (since everyone was talking about 16's) than good for you that your car doesn't rub, because mine rubs with only 195/50/16's

[mazilla]

Originally Posted by 3cyltrbo

its important to understand you're wheel combo

the original poster (OP) mentioned that he bought 16X7 with 40mm offset and he's concerned with rubbing and you're responding that you're a large stature human being with 205/55/16's and you don't rub???????????????



there are a billion factors that could determine rubbing, most important among them are the width of the wheel and the offset of the wheel.


If your particular factors are both more advantageous than the original poster (like a 16x6.5 wheel and/or an offset higher than 40mm (ie 42mm or even 44mm) that information would be helpful.

if however you have the same specs as the OP (16x7 40mm offset) AND you have 205/55/16's (since everyone was talking about 16's) than good for you that your car doesn't rub, because mine rubs with only 195/50/16's

I'm not going to argue with you on the interwebs bud...I don't have the energy right now.

ETA: OP- Mind those potholes! :)