Topic: Tire Source? (Odd sizes) (Read 809 times)

Rukh · « **on:** April 04, 2005, 01:36:44 PM »

Anybody know if there's such a thing as a 215/40ZR16, 225/35ZR16, or a 225/40ZR16? What's a good size tire if I wanted some stretch on my Porsche wheels (obviously none of the above sizes)? Keep in mind the car will have a Clipper kit on it, and I'll probably cut as much of the metal arches underneath away as possible, to better facilitate a minimum of rubbing.

Also, just getting a guage for how you guys feel about the two looks in the poll. Either I could slam the car with stretched tires tucked inside the wheelwells, or I could go with a full width tire on my wheels and just lower it as much as possible. Not saying I'll go with the most popular choice, but it'll give me food for thought.

Greg337 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2005, 01:49:40 PM »

I bet London would have a wealth of knowledge about tire size. That seems to be his thing.
Dude I say slam it and stretch them tires

Macktastic · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2005, 01:56:46 PM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

Anybody know if there's such a thing as a 215/40ZR16.

yes they make these.....not too odd of a size.....you need something like that ? maybe you are messing with me.....look here, for a good price on these.

http://199.237.53.30/~editio00/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=206

Rukh · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2005, 02:10:02 PM »

Oh shit, Picky, I thought yours were 225/40's this whole time. Unfortunately I seriously don't have money to buy tires right now.

Rukh · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2005, 02:10:50 PM »

Plus, I haven't decided if I want to stretch or not yet.

Macktastic · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2005, 02:42:16 PM »

i really didnt expect you to buy them.

London · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2005, 05:41:59 PM »

215/40 is common, and usually your wheel size and offset decided for you if you want to stretch or not. Stretching should only be used when it's needed for clearance. If you stetch tires and don't have the stance, width or offset that requires it then you look like a silly pants..

Rukh · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2005, 07:06:29 PM »

Well, I see most Rabbits with wheels like mine with stretched tires. Are the really "hot" Rabbits running spacers in conjunction with their adapters?

Personally, I really think 225's on a Rabbit would look wide-as-hell, but probably pretty good if they were very low-profile.

Jesus · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2005, 09:50:21 PM »

You are working with your Porsche 928 wheels right?

If that's the case then you need to plan according on the thickness of the adapters when you buy them to determine what your final offset will be. (in reference to your question about spacers)

Taking into consideration that you are almost surely going to lower the car you almost must go with the stretched option. You are running 16's on a MK1, which in itself will be a tight fit if the car is lowered.

Your wheels are 7 inches wide right? If that's the case 225's will be way too much tire.

Rukh · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2005, 09:55:40 PM »

I measured the wheels and they are 8.5 inches wide.

Rukh · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:00:08 PM »

So, after chatting with the wheel and tire guru, I came to the conclusion that a 215/40ZR16 would probably be ideal. So, Picky, what kind of tires are those that you've got?

Jesus · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:12:03 PM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

I measured the wheels and they are 8.5 inches wide.

How are you making that measurement. That doesn't sound quite right.

Rukh · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:19:19 PM »

Outside of the lip to outside of the other side, and I measured it again. It is precisely 8 1/4". Now the inside (at the bottom of the first dropoff) is 7" - is that the measurement that is referred to?

Jesus · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:21:29 PM »

I'm pretty sure you have 7 inchers Josh..that is the most common size for that type of wheel.

Rukh · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:24:40 PM »

Well, if the width inside of the lip at the bottom is the measurement, then these are 7" wide. There's an inch and quarter of taper there.

SoFarKingFast · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:28:25 PM »

205s then. My volvos are 7"ers.

Ryan

Rukh · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2005, 10:38:17 PM »

Shit, it's just getting narrower and narrower. By the time everybody's chimed in on this matter, I'll need 105's just to get some stretch...

thf944 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2005, 02:09:16 AM »

from a purely performance point of view, if you're using adapters, i wouldn't do spacers - too much chunks of metal between the wheel and hubs. that's just my opinion and i'm usually more for performance than looks.

which 928 wheels do you have?

Macktastic · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2005, 06:11:14 AM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

So, after chatting with the wheel and tire guru, I came to the conclusion that a 215/40ZR16 would probably be ideal. So, Picky, what kind of tires are those that you've got?

just because you asked, they are Falken Ziex Ze-512.

Rukh · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2005, 08:36:10 AM »

Well, I guess we'll wait and see what I do. Thad, I have the flat ones.

thf944 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2005, 10:24:24 AM »

Quote from: "Rukh"

Well, I guess we'll wait and see what I do. Thad, I have the flat ones.

sweet! that'll be the coolest. i'm planning on running phonedials.

edit: i forgot to mention, look on the back of the wheel. if there isn't a size stamped, you should be able to find out the width from the part number.

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London