I just ordered a set of konig supermesh wheels. 16X7 with a 40mm offset, and the tires i'm looking to get are these Yokohama Parada Spec 2 which are 205/45VR16. i assume the 45 in the tire size means a 45mm offset fitting - does that mean i can't use these tires? are there better tires for around the same price that will fit my newly ordered rims?

thanks, Aaron

 

the tire size doesn't have to do with the offset of the rim.

205 means the tread is 205mm's wide.

45 means the profile of the tire *the diameter* is 45% of the width *in this case, 205mm*.

z means it's a z rated tire.

r means it's a radial tire.

16 means it's meant for a 16" rim.

 

so, yes then? I can use these tires? Thanks

 

This is going to get moved. What Matt said above is right. Those tires are fine.

205/45/16 is the correct size you need. Stick to that size. Also, with a 16in wheel and a 40mm offset youre going to rub. Just letting you know.
Dont get scared and cancel the order. Put them on, drive the car around and listen at where the rubbing is coming from. You may get away with it on stick suspension

Ill try and help you fix the rubbing. PM me afterwards

 

Word.

How come ive never seen those Konigs your talking about?

Tyler

 

they also come in gold, red, pink, and black.

 

those look nice! i'd rock em!

 

Those are clean as hell, do they come in 15"?

Tyler

 

i found the pic on JLB motorsport's website. They only have the 16" listed for sale. $399 shipped.

 

Yupp i just checked there, only 16"..That sucks, but i dont think they would look as good in 15".

Tyler

 

Yes they do come in 15". Aaron is your car lowered? If not can you take pics of the wheels mounted on your car. I'm thinking of getting the same wheels. And I'd like to see how much of a gap there is without lowering the car. And can you let me know how big of a lip the rim is when you get it.

 

so much so that I am quoting and reposting the pic for more viewing pleasure....

 

I'm not the first on this forum to rock these wheels. another member has them in pink on her NHBP. (goes to find picture.) i'm getting them in black. i plan on painting the silver lip either blue or anodized blue. my car is not lowered but i was planning on getting the skunk2 springs. i can't oblige to pictures with them on for about a month because these are going to be my summer wheels, my 15" stockers will be my winter wheels. (i live in chicago)

here this is from the "show me your shoes" thread:

 

It makes the Fit look more European...yes...no?
Must really be nice rims because I was able to hold back my dinner...
pretty impressive given that they were pink...
kinda sexy in a kinky kinda way...
*currently counting da brain cellz dadt eye jus loahst*

Is it me or does it really have huge "volcano" offset bulge?

 

its not just you:



yea, i was gonna get them in a pastel blue like that pink but went for black instead.

 

yup thats about to errupt...
still looks good
cant wait to see pics with you sporting them...
please keep us posted!
a pastel blue wouldnt be that bad come to think of it...
Ooooh what about a "gunmetal" one!?

 

Any idea how heavy those little pink jewels are? I'm hoping they're kind of light, I love the look. Not necessarily pink on my BBP, but silver or hypersilver would be nice.

 

i'm pretty sure they're in the 12-17 lb. range. don't know the exact number.

 

DFlickner over at JLB told me that the supermesh are approximately 16-16.5 lbs each. I just ordered a set today in gold. Even though they are kinda heavy, I just couldn't go wrong with $399 shipped. Now I have to get me some tires as well.

 

^ post pics when you get them installed.