[s-cars] Tires: 245/45R16 vs. 225/50R16

[Lee Levitt]

Kevin,

I've run 245/45 16 tires on the 16x8 wheels. For your purposes, they're a
better size than the 225/50. More tire on the road, no downsides aside from
cost and selection.

I ran Toyo T1-S and was satisfied with the tire. They're not quite as
precise with regard to turn-in as some other tires, but they stick very
well. The newer version of this tire would be a good choice...

HTH,

Lee


Kevin writes:

ject: [s-cars] Tires: 245/45R16 vs. 225/50R16
> 
> Wider contact patch, or stiffer sidewalls?
> 
> I'm trying to decide on tires for this summer.  I have a nice 
> set of refinished 16x8 stock wheels waiting for new rubber.  
> There is a broad selection of max performance tires available 
> in 225/50, but relatively few in 245/45.  Any advice on the 
> merits of a wider tire vs. the tradeoffs will be appreciated. 
>  This is for a few DE events and normal street driving.
> 
> For example: Yokohama AVS Sport in 245 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 
> GS-D3 in 225.  The cost is about the same.  Which would you choose?
> 
> Thanks
> -Kevin
> 
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