7th gen rims, what tires would u recommend? Options

[azian_advanced]

Yesterday was a good day.. Not only did some of my EDM parts arrive but I was also lucky in finding a set of 7th gen GT-S rims at the junkyard today for really cheap!

So I'm looking to get a set of tires to use for the summer only as the tires on the new rims are fricken bald like crazy! i'm sure the last owner was peeling out constantly to make the tires turn this way.
anyway, my current rims now will be my winter rims. i'll eventually put some madd winter tires on it.
soo, i'm looking to see what tires are best for dry pavement. sorry i'm a noob about this stuff. besides, we have short summers here. oh and seeing how many people here have a lot of experience with many brand names, please give some advice as to what brands or types and sizes i should go with and why... post pics if you can.

btw, i don't like the really thin, low profile style (i never have to be honest)... i'd rather have something that offers excellent grip yet offers decent ride quality. and i'm really liking defgeph's tires btw.. what are they? they look outstanding.

here are a couple pics of the new rims:




*** check out the tires, hmm i wonder how the celica ended up at the wrecker yard....

This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Jun 6, 2007 - 2:22 AM

[hitcachi]

I have ZR 205/45/R16s that are excellent tires. They are summer only tires, but offer superb grip and handling. I love autoxing with them. Bit expensive tires tho...

[GTSOwner]

I beleive Defgeph got the BFG KDWs.

[Starcraftjunkie]

Junk yard? When did you have the time from your jobs to check out a junk yard?

Looks nice though. How much were the rims? I don't see any of the centre caps.... I hope you got them... nothing says oem toyota like the toyota symbols on the caps.

[purplegt4]

Yokohama AVS ES100
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport

205/50 R16

[azian_advanced]

thanks for the input guys... i think i've decided to go with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2...
the size, however, is something i'm still contemplating on... what's your opinion on P225/45/R16 tires?

Junk yard? When did you have the time from your jobs to check out a junk yard?
Looks nice though. How much were the rims? I don't see any of the centre caps.... I hope you got them... nothing says oem toyota like the toyota symbols on the caps.

i had some time yesterday morning to go to a couple of junk yards.. my dad and i were looking for some parts for his toyota truck and for a friend's hyundai.
i also asked about the center caps but they didn't have it when they took it off the car. and i just checked toyotaworld, they have them for $10.30 each.

[spolski07]

how much did they cost?

[hitcachi]

t what's your opinion on P225/45/R16 tires?

I wouldnt go with a 225. The 7th gen rims aren't wide enough for 225's. Better Ride quality and way better fitment on a 205 imo.

[Starcraftjunkie]

I went with (well, they came with) 205/50/R16. So you know how they look.

[snapshotgt]

t what's your opinion on P225/45/R16 tires?

I wouldnt go with a 225. The 7th gen rims aren't wide enough for 225's. Better Ride quality and way better fitment on a 205 imo.

I believe www.tirerack.com says 225's will work just fine (tire calculator). Wider the better imho -- as long as it is “safe” and “fits” well.

[hitcachi]

t what's your opinion on P225/45/R16 tires?

I wouldnt go with a 225. The 7th gen rims aren't wide enough for 225's. Better Ride quality and way better fitment on a 205 imo.

I believe www.tirerack.com says 225's will work just fine (tire calculator). Wider the better imho -- as long as it is “safe” and “fits” well.

Believe me, im well aware that they fit "fine" according to tirerack. I went through a huge research binge myself when i was shopping for the right shoe. And after talking with some 7th gen guys, they also said that a 225 was just to big. It thins down the side wall too much. They said a 215 or 205 rode better and handled better and from my experience with the 205/45's im very satisfied.

[shin]

i had 205/55 on mine. i had the Perilli Pzero Nero M+S

[snapshotgt]

t what's your opinion on P225/45/R16 tires?

I wouldnt go with a 225. The 7th gen rims aren't wide enough for 225's. Better Ride quality and way better fitment on a 205 imo.

I believe www.tirerack.com says 225's will work just fine (tire calculator). Wider the better imho -- as long as it is “safe” and “fits” well.

Believe me, im well aware that they fit "fine" according to tirerack. I went through a huge research binge myself when i was shopping for the right shoe. And after talking with some 7th gen guys, they also said that a 225 was just to big. It thins down the side wall too much. They said a 215 or 205 rode better and handled better and from my experience with the 205/45's im very satisfied.

My comment was more directed to this part of your post:

The 7th gen rims aren't wide enough for 225's

^ -- which is more opinion than fact, so i was providing some fact along with your opinion.