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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
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
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
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