What tire to run on stock SE 16's?

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curbsurfer253
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I have heard of different people using different size tires on S14's for stock wheels and need some help for myself. I don't want to rub the fenders when turning and the car will be pretty low(little more than 2" drop all around. I need a little meat in the back however, because i will be running an rb25. last but not least, i need a tire that can handle some rain because i live in the pacific northwest. I was thinking maybe 225-50-16's for the rear and 215-45-16 in front, perhaps bf goodrich g-force t/a's? what do you think? should i run a 205-45-16 in front, or maybe 215's all around?


BuudWeizErr
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that width with a 45 series up front? GROSSSS.

No, use 205/55/16 or 225/50/16, but 225's will rub coilovers and may even rub stock suspension.

Or you can use a mega spacer and run 225's on it.

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cowboyrps13
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think about yokoama es100s, its what i run on my car in 225/45/17 (s13) and i can run 60 mph in heavy heavy rain with minimal hydroplaining. it ony happens when i hit puddles. they have a 280 tread wear rating though. but ive had mine for so far ~3000+ miles and no real signs of wear aside from the edges :o

they come in both 225/50/16 and 205/55/16 as recommended in the post above mine.

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205/55/16 ... best fitment on that wheel.

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SmithSR
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As they have said, 205/55-16, in a good grippy tire like the Azenis Sport.

Best perfect fitment size and brand evar1!!

curbsurfer253
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anyone have experience with the bf goodrich g-force kdw?


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