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tdcchaos · 02-25-2008, 12:39 PM

i have stock tires and i need new ones, i want to get bigger ones also . could i get say 235 or 225 size 16s with no problems?

legacy927 · 02-25-2008, 01:02 PM

well..if it rubs..then get extended studs and spacers...should work out fine

Hooorahh! · 02-25-2008, 01:07 PM

16 x ? 6 ? 7? 8 ? 9 ?

if its by 6 i wouldnt 7's u can possibly put a 225 and 8's no problem at all running 225's/ or / 235's

tdcchaos · 02-25-2008, 01:37 PM

this site said to stay 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire or else theres risk of brake failure?

and its a stock 95 se

beetlejuice · 02-25-2008, 01:52 PM

I'm guessing you have 205/50-16.

Optional sizes:

215/50-16

225/45-16

Not too much beyond that.

Aftermarket wheels now a days are pretty cheap. If you're set on a 235 or larger section width, I would suggest getting new wheels.

17x9 wheel with a 235/40-17 would look decent on your s14 (provided the wheels have the proper offset).

*NemeGuero* · 02-25-2008, 02:02 PM

195/40/16

why would you want bigger tires?

Rockda240 · 02-25-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NemeGuero

195/40/16

why would you want bigger tires?

Bigger tires equal higher top speed.Smaller tires equals more acceleration.

240sxScores · 02-25-2008, 06:08 PM

Not like theyre really gonna make a difference on your stock 240. And as long as it stock your not gonna ever go past 110mph top speed. or 5000rpm in 5th gear.

brokeAs240sx · 02-25-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tdcchaos

i have stock tires and i need new ones, i want to get bigger ones also . could i get say 235 or 225 size 16s with no problems?

235's fit stock se wheels no problem. They buldge as a mofo, but they fit nonetheless. One of my buddies put that size on just for fun.

*NemeGuero* · 02-25-2008, 06:53 PM

yeah, I meant cuz 235 is a stupid size for stock wheels.

tdcchaos · 02-25-2008, 08:24 PM

what about that break failure this web site is talking about?

Risu2112 · 02-25-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tdcchaos

what about that break failure this web site is talking about?

Wider tires means you can apply more breaking force without locking up the brakes. If anything it would be safer. If your brakes are in such horrible condition that the increased traction some how caused them too fail, then you need to maintain them better or replace them.

tdcchaos · 02-25-2008, 09:30 PM

ok thanks all for the info

02-25-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
tdcchaos Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maplewood mn Age: 37 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	noob tire question i have stock tires and i need new ones, i want to get bigger ones also . could i get say 235 or 225 size 16s with no problems?

02-25-2008, 01:52 PM	#5
beetlejuice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Me? Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm guessing you have 205/50-16. Optional sizes: 215/50-16 225/45-16 Not too much beyond that. Aftermarket wheels now a days are pretty cheap. If you're set on a 235 or larger section width, I would suggest getting new wheels. 17x9 wheel with a 235/40-17 would look decent on your s14 (provided the wheels have the proper offset). __________________ jollydwarf.com

02-25-2008, 02:02 PM	#6
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	195/40/16 why would you want bigger tires? __________________

02-25-2008, 06:53 PM	#10
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	yeah, I meant cuz 235 is a stupid size for stock wheels. __________________

02-25-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
legacy927 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ny, ny Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well..if it rubs..then get extended studs and spacers...should work out fine

02-25-2008, 01:07 PM	#3
Hooorahh! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Age: 45 Posts: 1,195 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Hooorahh! Feedback Score: 0 reviews	16 x ? 6 ? 7? 8 ? 9 ? if its by 6 i wouldnt 7's u can possibly put a 225 and 8's no problem at all running 225's/ or / 235's

02-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#4
tdcchaos Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maplewood mn Age: 37 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this site said to stay 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire or else theres risk of brake failure? and its a stock 95 se

02-25-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
240sxScores Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pocono's PA Age: 38 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Not like theyre really gonna make a difference on your stock 240. And as long as it stock your not gonna ever go past 110mph top speed. or 5000rpm in 5th gear.

02-25-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
tdcchaos Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maplewood mn Age: 37 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about that break failure this web site is talking about?

02-25-2008, 09:30 PM	#13
tdcchaos Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maplewood mn Age: 37 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok thanks all for the info