Ask : tire size , new owner :)

[evanjonathan]

hi there. currently i use Volk rays te37 16x7 and 195/45 for the tire. wondering to change the tire to 195/55 or 195/50 are those tires size can rub the side skirt or inside fender? because i lowered my mazda 2 with Tein stech spring around 2inch. thanks

 

[eyeballs]

Why do you want to run a taller tire? I'd stick with 195/45 to avoid acceleration loss due to the effective gearing change.

 

[evanjonathan]

because indonesia road so bumpy and i want to get the jdm look

 

[eyeballs]

You'll have to measure and see how much extra clearance you have. I certainly wouldn't go taller than the 195/50 though. If those springs aren't stiff enough you may end up rubbing, depending on your offset.

 

[evanjonathan]

i think that too, may be the maximal use for the tire 195/50 . the springs are stiff enough because its tein stech. thanks for the reply