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Old 03-28-2008, 07:11 PM
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Default Good tire size for 16 x 7 for drag radial use or daily use

so im picking possibly some 16x7 40+ rims for use on the street or strip.... im wondering which tire size anyone here has run or seen being used on a 16" rim that gives me a nice chunky but decent look.

this is the look im looking for ...something a little less then this!!!!
http://jtuned.com/media/photobox.asp...&box=&shownew=

http://jtuned.com/media/gallery%2Far...ong%2F03%2Ejpg

the traditional tire size is about 215/45/16 which is ok for smaller car but i need something to help fill up the wheel well and still be streetable once in a while...

im considering these tires size but finding pics in a good angle is a ****..

205/50/16
215/50/16
225/45/16

...for those who frequent the track u guys might know best using smaller rims on the tc...

im looking to put either some drag radials or some falken azenis's since they usually have a nice sidewall...

thanks for any info and pics fellas...
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Azenis RT-615 by falken. 215/45/16. These tires are very aggresive. Look on internet vulcan tire ect.
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215 50 would probably be better.
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Sorry for the repition on the rt-615 but I just got them and they launch great.
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mcclone are you using them on a 16" rim got pics??
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No I have stock 17's. 225/45/17. No pictures yet, going to the track Wednesday to see if I can shave some time off
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i also am looking for a 16" rim with a nice chunky but aggressive sidewall... would love to see a pic of a 215/50/16 setup on a tc...
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Originally Posted by TCpete
so im picking possibly some 16x7 40+ rims for use on the street or strip.... im wondering which tire size anyone here has run or seen being used on a 16" rim that gives me a nice chunky but decent look.

the traditional tire size is about 215/45/16 which is ok for smaller car but i need something to help fill up the wheel well and still be streetable once in a while...

im considering these tires size but finding pics in a good angle is a ****..

205/50/16
215/50/16
225/45/16
so what tire size did you go with?
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