Which Tyre Size For My R32 Gtst Wheels

[RhinoK]

Hi all, I have a set of original r32 gtst wheels and I was wondering what tyre size would be best for them? The manufacturer specs say 205/55R16, but does anyone recommend anything better, like a 205/50R16? Also tyre recommendations are welcome. Thanks guys.

[GTSBoy]

The best size is 225/50R16. 225s are ever so slightly wide for the 6.5" wheel width, but still within the allowable fitment. The sidewall height is almost exactly the same as the original size, so gearing and speedo are all good.

[RhinoK]

Im currently using a set of r32 gtr wheels and changing them back to the originals because the tyres keep scraping and catching on the guards. Since I already use 225/50R16 on the gtr wheels will they continue to scrape and catch like they are now, or by putting them on wheels 1.5" thinner will this stop?

[GTSBoy]

It will stop. The GTR wheels are 8" wide but they also have very different offset that pushes the wheels outward further than GTSt wheels. The GTR wheels only really suit the flared guards of GTRs. If you run 8" wheels on a GTSt you need a little more +ve offset than the GTR wheels so that they don't stick out quite as far. The difference is only about 5mm, but it is enough.

I ran 225/50 on GTSt wheels for a long time. Was fine, so scraping on anything.

[RhinoK]

Thanks mate, I'll give the 225/50R16's a go. Any tyre recommendations from anyone? I'm currently looking at the Goodyear Eagle F1 directionals.

[Missileman]

  On 08/04/2013 at 1:50 PM, RhinoK said:

Thanks mate, I'll give the 225/50R16's a go. Any tyre recommendations from anyone? I'm currently looking at the Goodyear Eagle F1 directionals.

what is your budget?

[niZmO_Man]

225 wide tyre on a 6.5" wide wheel = muffin tops but won't touch the guards nor suspension. 225 is for 7.5-8" wide wheels.

Stick with 205/55/16, you can pick up good tyres in that size.

Decide on your budget first, you can get tyres that cost $100 each and tyres that cost $400 each.

[TTT]

is it the front or back that is rubbing?

if front, get 205/55/16 for the fronts.

I've got R32 GTR wheels on my R32 GTST with 225s on the back and 205s on the front.

no rubbing.

or are you one of those stance knobs?