DC2R owners - What size semi slicks are you running?

[apparition]

Hi Guys
Currently looking at semi slicks - Just wondering what sizes you guys are running on your DC2R with 16x7" rims.

I looked at the TOYO R888 range, but it looks like they don't come in 205/16/45 or 215/16/45

Just wondering if the DC2R with 16x7" rims can run 225/16/45 tyres, or would they be too wide to fit?


What other brands of Semi slicks are you guys running and what sizes? I think the RE55 would come in 215/16/45 tho - how are these tyres like and are they a lot more expensive compared to the TOYO R888?

Thanks for your help!
Daniel

[Calsonic_R32]

225/45R16 for the front is ok I guess

I run 225/50R15 front and 195/55R15 rear...with 15x7 rims

[SPL_K]

I'm running RE55's 215/45/16 all round i had to roll all my guards considering the height of my car. they were close to 400 a corner from memory

I can't compare to any other semi since I've never driven on any other semi's before. But I only hear good things about RE55's!

When I was looking for semi's for anything in the 215/45/16 size only RE55's came in that size so it's going to be hard to find 215/45/16 I think. Maybe Dunlop D01J came in that size.

[apparition]

Thanks for the replies!
Having some issues looking for Semis to fit 16x7 rims for a DC2R!
Would R888's 205/55/16 be okay to run on a DC2R or not?

My other option is to fit 205/50/15 on my stock DC2R 15" rims - you guys think that's a better idea?

[tinkerbell]

205/50R15's - i have run:

Toyo Proxis RA1's
Toyo Proxis R888's
Bridgestone RE55s

205/50R16 - i have run:

Dunlop D01J's

these rubbed on the rear arches and never tracked with them on...

[tinkerbell]

My other option is to fit 205/50/15 on my stock DC2R 15" rims - you guys think that's a better idea?

100% better idea

[l3vnd1]

Thanks for the replies!
Having some issues looking for Semis to fit 16x7 rims for a DC2R!
Would R888's 205/55/16 be okay to run on a DC2R or not?

My other option is to fit 205/50/15 on my stock DC2R 15" rims - you guys think that's a better idea?

195/55/15 - TOYO R888

Stock rims

[Calsonic_R32]

205/50R16 - i have run:

Dunlop D01J's

these rubbed on the rear arches and never tracked with them on...

I too have 205/50R16 Kumho V70a but I got no probs at all

is that because Dunlops are bigger block?

[Calsonic_R32]

Would R888's 205/55/16 be okay to run on a DC2R or not?

your car will be jacked up by almost 2cm compare to stock

if you want same size all around try 215/45R16

[tinkerbell]

I too have 205/50R16 Kumho V70a but I got no probs at all

is that because Dunlops are bigger block?

they are called "205" but are actually: 215mm wide

see: http://www.garysmotorsporttyres.com....anges.cfm?id=3

dunno how wide the kuhmos are?

[Q_ball]

Im running 195/55/15 on 15x6.5

[EG30]

Toyo makes a R888 in 195/50R16 size.

[JORDS]

I need new street tyres atm, does the 205/55/15 fit the stock ITR rim ok?

The guy at my local bridgestone place said that the OD (=overall diameter) should be no more than 13mm than the stock tyre diameter, the 205 is 14mm above the stock OD. He said it should be fine and i agreed that 1mm surely couldn't make that much difference.

What are your experiences? and is it worth having a lower profile tyre and a bigger footprint on the road? What are the pro's/cons?

[ChargeR]

What is the stock tyre size for a DC2R? Isn't it 195/55R15? If that is the case the 205 is 9mm smaller than stock and should be fine as long as the load rating is sufficient.

[JORDS]

I just checked the bridgestone website,
the 195 = OD of 596
the 205 = OD of 608

Making the difference only 12mm's. Looks like the guy made a miscalculation.

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/...Adrenalin.aspx

Who has the 205's and has any feedback on wether its worth getting them over the 195's?