I know this has been a topic recently on the boards, but bare with me:

I have 205/45/R16's on my car right now but I want to improve traction. I know I could easily go 215/40/16 , but what about 225/40/16??

Thanks guys.

Bump.

225s might make you rub against stuff. I have 205/45/16 kumhos on my car Im thinking getting the nitto NT-450 3 dollars more than the kumhos

225s will rub. the 215s would work well though, but you might need to roll the inner fender.

Originally posted by silverser99
I have 205/45/16 kumhos on my car Im thinking getting the nitto NT-450 3 dollars more than the kumhos

Don't go with the 450's. get som Falken Azenis. the 450's suck from every magazine and person i know who has had them.

I agree with the above about the nitto 450's. From everybody I've heard from, they aren't really any good.

As for the tire width issue. If you have a classic or nx2000, the 225/40/16's will rub. If you have a 200sx or other b14, you can easily run a 225/40/16 or a 225/45/16. ***As long as you have the correct offset wheel!!*** :)

I myself just ordered the azenis 215/45/16. I was running yokohama A520's, 225/40/16


Hope this helps.


-Bryan
1996 200sx SE-R

I also used to run 215/45-16 Yokohomas and they never rubbed and they handled great.

Thanks for the replies and info guys. Much appreciated.

whats the best 205/45/16 tire???

Originally posted by silverser99
whats the best 205/45/16 tire???

Check out www.TireRack.com. Usually good prices and they even have customer ratings on dry and wet traction.

I had 215/45 nitto 450's on a 1.75" dropped NX and i never rubbed.. i believe they did protrude the side of the fender just a bit.. but i am currently gonna run 205/45 yoko parada's on the same application we'll see how it goes..