View Full Version : need help with tire size!!!


Toast3rOv3n
09-07-2007, 05:52 AM
I didn't see my size covered in the fitment section

I have a set of GT20's (fake Equip) 16x7.5 et38 going on 06 xB ,,I'm going to lowered it a little bit for the nopishow ,but this is my wifes DD

thanks in advance guys ,,,,,ohh yeah what are you guys doing about the front rim rubbung the brake caliper ,,I thought about grinding the back side of the wheel

I'm counting on you guys to point me in the right direction

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/TurntableMike/MVC-353F.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/TurntableMike/MVC-352F.jpg
you guys like the color???going on white xB

Toast3rOv3n
09-07-2007, 07:29 AM
help...please!!!

Toast3rOv3n
09-07-2007, 02:09 PM
I know one of you have put these on your xB...help me out!!!

sdsnybny
09-07-2007, 10:21 PM
don't grind the wheel you may throw it off balance or weaken its integrity
some have ground the caliber or you could use a small spacer say 5mm in front.
nice color are those drag's wheels haven't heard of them before.

Toast3rOv3n
09-07-2007, 11:18 PM
yep they are DRAGs ....anyone on the TIRE SIZE?????

Toast3rOv3n
09-08-2007, 12:02 PM
I searched around and most tire distributers say you 215-40-16...but they cost to much....any ideas on a cheaper size???

Toast3rOv3n
09-08-2007, 02:54 PM
ttt....c'mon help me out

813_toaster
09-08-2007, 02:59 PM
id go with like a 205 or 215 for width and a 45 or 50 for side wall

BATComm1
09-08-2007, 03:13 PM
I just went with a 205/50/16 on my 16x8 rims..no problems in the front, but on the rear I had to do a little mod to the trailing arm..just a bit of trimming or if I had some 5 or 10 mm shims everything would would have been fine.

Toast3rOv3n
09-08-2007, 10:57 PM
you think if i went with 205-50-16 on 7½'s i'd have that trailing arm problem???

and also is 205-50-16 apprx the same hieth is the oem tires ,i dont wanna mess up the speedo to much?

Thanks

sdsnybny
09-09-2007, 01:25 AM
215/45/16 -- 1/2% faster (smaller dia) closest to stock
205/45/16-- 2 1/2% faster """ '''''
if you go bigger than stock diameter 205/50/16 your speedo will be off even more than it is from dealer @3mph a faster tire (smaller dia) will help correct this and give more clearance when lowered this calculator is pretty helpful.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

sdsnybny
09-09-2007, 01:32 AM
you shouldnt have any rubbing on the back at all my 17x8 +40 barely rubbed yours are lower offset and not as wide = more clearance

bB2NER
09-09-2007, 08:59 AM
Stick with 205/50/16's and you will be fine. Have fun at NOPI. I did it 3 years ago with my toaster and had a blast. Looking forward to doing it again next year.

Toast3rOv3n
09-10-2007, 06:44 PM
yeah guy I got a buddy that work at Maxxis Tires ,,,and I might paint my orange wheels and get free tire....I'll give it a try anyways

but yeah i'm going to get the 205-60-16

mike51392
09-10-2007, 06:50 PM
on the wheels you should have left the lip chrome

bB2NER
09-10-2007, 06:58 PM
but yeah i'm going to get the 205-60-16Sorry but 205/60/16s will not fit. They are 2 inches taller than OE size and will rub in many places. Not to mention it will throw off your speedo and change your final gearing. 205/50/16 is less than 1/2 inch taller and will work fine.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp?postId=906

Toast3rOv3n
09-10-2007, 11:25 PM
dude...your totally right ,I mis-typed or I'm dyslexic...either way
I AM GOING WITH 205-50-16

thanks guys!!!!

bB2NER
09-11-2007, 06:54 AM
no problem :silly:
Please post up pics of the finished product.