Ok, I am going to be getting the Kosei K1 Racing wheels. The rims are 16"x7.5" & a +32 offset. My choice of tires are either 225/45/16 or 205/50/16 ... Which should I get? I know the 225 wil give me better handling but which will look better? Any help is great!
-Thanks
Mike

 

I plan on getting the exact same wheels with 225/45R16 , The 225's are a bit wider, both are almost the exact same size height and sidewall. So unless you have a reason not to go that way I'd go 225's
Any interelegense from the afermentoned Oponin is from http://www.eunos.com/tirecalc/

 

Yeah I think im gonna get the 225 for the wider stance and better traction ...

 

on a 7.5"? 225's for sure.

 

Why not ... You can run 225's on a 7.5" all day ...

 

I understand looks are important but when buying a tire much like a running shoe looks should be the least of your concerns. ask yourself a few questions

How much do I plan on spending?
What type of driver am I?
What type of weather do I drive in?
Is comfort or performance number 1?

 

How much do I plan on spending? NOT AN ISSUE
What type of driver am I? AGRESSIVE
What type of weather do I drive in? EVERYTHING
Is comfort or performance number 1? PERFORMANCE THEN COMFORT

Im an agressive driver and I have always been. All my previous cars were set up for handling over anything else. My old V6 Accord had 235/40/18 on the front and 225/40/18 on the rear PLUS Front/Rear Sway & Tie Bars & Lowering Springs. This helped alot because with Front Wheel Drive cars if you have wider in the rear you get under steer. My built 93 Civic Hatch had 225/50/15 all the way around & along with Front/Rear Sway Bars & Bars & Tein Coilovers, that car would NOT move from the ground! Im more concerned with performance becasue I am always driving agressivly.
Thats why I think I am going to be going with the 225/45/16's.

 

225/45R16's for sure!

 

225/45R16's for sure!