GS Tire calification

enduring_soul · 05-15-08, 11:17 PM

I got sum gs wheels 2 weeks ago and tomorrow is the day i get sum new rubber to wrap them. I know that the stock tire size is 215/55r16 are there any alternative tire sizes i can put on? i dont mind if it affects my gas mileage a bit just as long as there is no rubbing

enduring_soul · 05-15-08, 11:18 PM

btw i already checked the threads and couldnt find anything helpful

samblaze · 05-15-08, 11:24 PM

You can use 205/60/16 and 225/55/16

These guys are vendors on the forum and have great prices:

Tire Sizes - Discount Tire Direct

enduring_soul · 05-15-08, 11:36 PM

what about 245/50r16?

samblaze · 05-15-08, 11:57 PM

Size Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference

215/55-16 4.7in 12.7in 25.3in 79.5in 797 0.0%
245/50-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.6in 786 1.3%

Should work, not sure about rubbing though. Speedo will be 1.3% too slow.

enduring_soul · 05-15-08, 11:59 PM

ya i have been playing around with the numbers and the best alternative tire so far i have found is 235/50r 16 for the gs rims with only .24% faster speedo

samblaze · 05-16-08, 12:03 AM

Sounds about right...might look a little 'balloony' with 245/50

Bushido95Legend · 05-16-08, 12:53 AM

i ma not a tires expert and i got a question of my own.

well like many of yous, change my tires alot. and at times the dude would say, we dont got that size , but a size nexts to it that will fit. so after a few years later, my tire size for my 95 legend LS is 195 60 r 15. is that the stock size tires for my car. cause when i took it to the shop they ask for my size i told them it and was like, thats small for a legend. so it got me wonderiing. is that the stock size? or the damn tire places dont have my size and keep on giving me the wrong size??

brynosaur · 05-16-08, 01:37 PM

stock is 205/60/15 im 99% sure

SuperLegend91 V2.0 · 05-16-08, 02:13 PM

/\ you sir are correct!

TonyTheBullet · 05-16-08, 04:50 PM

Go with 225/55R16. That's what I have. Anything wider would be pushing it. Keep in mind the GS rims are only 16x6.5. 245 series tires require the rim width to be atleast 7" so the sidewalls will "balloon" like a mofo on GS rims. Sure there's not a lot of difference in terms of the height with the 245s vs stock but too much of a contact patch is not a good thing. I think 225/55 is the ideal size, you get the perfect balance of ride quality, fuel economy and handling. 225s fill out the wheel well nicely too.

enduring_soul · 05-16-08, 08:03 PM

i just got a nice set of Toyo Proxes4 for less than 200 dollars with about 50-60% tread still left on it, it surely made my day

TonyTheBullet · 05-16-08, 09:23 PM

Sweet! what size?

enduring_soul · 05-16-08, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyTheBullet

Sweet! what size?

oem spec 215/55r16

samblaze · 05-16-08, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enduring_soul

i just got a nice set of Toyo Proxes4 for less than 200 dollars with about 50-60% tread still left on it, it surely made my day

Score!

05-15-08, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
enduring_soul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	GS Tire calification I got sum gs wheels 2 weeks ago and tomorrow is the day i get sum new rubber to wrap them. I know that the stock tire size is 215/55r16 are there any alternative tire sizes i can put on? i dont mind if it affects my gas mileage a bit just as long as there is no rubbing

05-15-08, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,873 iTrader: (10)	You can use 205/60/16 and 225/55/16 These guys are vendors on the forum and have great prices: Tire Sizes - Discount Tire Direct __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

05-15-08, 11:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
enduring_soul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	what about 245/50r16? Last edited by enduring_soul : 05-15-08 at 11:45 PM.

05-15-08, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,873 iTrader: (10)	Size Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 215/55-16 4.7in 12.7in 25.3in 79.5in 797 0.0% 245/50-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.6in 786 1.3% Should work, not sure about rubbing though. Speedo will be 1.3% too slow. __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

05-16-08, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,873 iTrader: (10)	Sounds about right...might look a little 'balloony' with 245/50 __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
The Acura Legend & Acura RL Forum Advertisement

05-15-08, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
enduring_soul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	btw i already checked the threads and couldnt find anything helpful

05-15-08, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
enduring_soul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	ya i have been playing around with the numbers and the best alternative tire so far i have found is 235/50r 16 for the gs rims with only .24% faster speedo

05-16-08, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bushido95Legend Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 743 Car 1: KA7 1995 Acura Legend LS. Sedan iTrader: (0)	i ma not a tires expert and i got a question of my own. well like many of yous, change my tires alot. and at times the dude would say, we dont got that size , but a size nexts to it that will fit. so after a few years later, my tire size for my 95 legend LS is 195 60 r 15. is that the stock size tires for my car. cause when i took it to the shop they ask for my size i told them it and was like, thats small for a legend. so it got me wonderiing. is that the stock size? or the damn tire places dont have my size and keep on giving me the wrong size?? __________________ Ninja Drives a Legend. haha

05-16-08, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
brynosaur difficult to kill Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sacto Posts: 697 Car 1: 1995 L coupe iTrader: (1)	stock is 205/60/15 im 99% sure __________________ www.myspace.com/thebestbryan BHG free since 2003 95 L coupe 4AT in cashmere silver 60a urethane mounts FL tie bars (newly installed) sr5guy stage III ecu GB Xdrilled/slotted front n rear rebuilt top end (~20k on it so far) weapon r + cold air extension 5wire 4awg ground kit

05-16-08, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
SuperLegend91 V2.0 Admit the obsession Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: puyallup, wa Posts: 648 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe Car 2: 89 Jeep Cherokee iTrader: (3)	/\ you sir are correct! __________________ Finally back in an Ac. 91' pearl white legend coupe 6K HID's, intrax springs, weaponR intake, tint, excessively loud exhaust 17" TL wheels GS style Piaa fogs

05-16-08, 04:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	Go with 225/55R16. That's what I have. Anything wider would be pushing it. Keep in mind the GS rims are only 16x6.5. 245 series tires require the rim width to be atleast 7" so the sidewalls will "balloon" like a mofo on GS rims. Sure there's not a lot of difference in terms of the height with the 245s vs stock but too much of a contact patch is not a good thing. I think 225/55 is the ideal size, you get the perfect balance of ride quality, fuel economy and handling. 225s fill out the wheel well nicely too. __________________ ____________________________________________ Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

05-16-08, 08:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
enduring_soul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	i just got a nice set of Toyo Proxes4 for less than 200 dollars with about 50-60% tread still left on it, it surely made my day

05-16-08, 09:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	Sweet! what size? __________________ ____________________________________________ Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: