Hey guys. I plan on getting new wheels for my fit. 16x7 Drag DR31 40 offset (link below) I am lowering the car on Tanabe DF210 springs (1.3 drop and 1.8 rear)

I am wondering which tire size will be better for me. 205/45/16 or 205/40/16? I dont want the car to rub, or if it does very slightly. Should i be fine with the 205/45 or should I go 205/40

Heres the link to the wheels. Thanks guys!
Wheel Details - Discount Tire Direct

 

I would go with the 205/45-16. It's closer to stock height overall, you will keep a slightly better ride due to a taller sidewall and your options are greater coupled with typically lower prices. As far as rubbing goes you shouldn't have any issues. I've run more agressive setups without any rubbing problems unless you run spacers in rear and carry a bunch of people in the back.

 

^^ That would be true (tire size wise) if it were a GD chassis but in the case of the current GE the recommend tire size is 205/50R16.

As far as rubbing, GE's are much more sensitive to lower offsets with wider tires especially when lowered from what I've gathered from the various threads on here. There is a good chance you're tire would rub when lowered with the correct 20/50R16s mounted on wheels of your specified dimensions.

 

You are correct that a 205/45-16 is closer to the gd3 chassis is tire diameter and that a 205/50-16 is closer in diameter to the ge8 is tire. But since the op didn't ask what tire is the closest in diameter, I answered his original question as to which tire size was closer.

Honestly, I would run the 205/45-16 over the 205/50-16 for a few reasons. The overall height is only 0.75" approx, and the difference in speedometer reading is only 3.2% in regards to vehicle traveling slower than displayed, I.e. if speedo shows 65 you would be doing 63.8. Also you would have better clearance for aftermarket wheels in regards to width and offsets.

 

Agreed, I also think it just looks better on the fit.

 

205/45 would be more appropriate for the roads up by us!
Dodging potholes some days is like a game of frogger, especially
On Rt. 46!!!!!!

 

just put on a set of Firehawk Wide Oval AS at 36kmiles 205/50/16 like em so far 50K tire Vrated
3 for 1 price

 

Thanks for all the responses guys! Wound up goin with 205/45/16 on the flat black drag dr31 wheels.




hahah wow you are right in allamuchy! Didnt know there were people on this forum this close to me. Ill give ya a honk if I see you around

 

Very cool. I will also do the same!!!