When I bought my car, the previous owner had Yokohama ABS dB S2 tires installed. The problem is, the rears are 225s. They are about half worn out, and I want the correct 245 size anyway, so I'd like to replace the rears with the same tire, just the correct size.
On Tire Rack, there are no 245/45/16 available for this tire. The closest I see is 245/50/16. Should I go with this size?
Here's a link to the size chart...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...model=AVS+dB+S2

 

A 245/50/16 tire will have a slightly taller sidewall. It will be about 0.7" bigger in diameter, so your speedo will be out by 2.8% and your gearing will be like having 4.00 FD.

 

It would also effect the anti lock brakes. I woul stay with the 225/50R16 in the rear with the matching tires.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you,

 

go with the avs es100's they have the 245/45/16 size you are looking for.. not bad for the price either

 

So it looks like I have to buy 4 new tires to get the correct size (to avoid mis-matching front/rear).
How about the Bridgestone RE750? Will these grip better than the Yokohama's I currently have? And would the correct size be Front-205/55/16 / Rear-245/45/16

 

Jakup, just get a set of 17' Volks with ADVAN Neova AD07 and youll be good to go!!




Jakub

 

I'm sure I would be. Send some money over this way and I'll be glad to take that suggestion

 

So how are the Bridgestone RE750's on dry grip, and how are they on tread life? Also, is the proper size Front-205/55/16 / Rear-245/45/16 ? I've read a few people running 225 for the front, is there a benefit to this?

 

The Bridgestone RE750 would be a better wet and dry handling tire than the Yoko's you have had. They are also the longest wearing performance tire that I have seen. I have had them on my own car for two years and they still look new. They are also a quiet smooth riding tire.
I also do have a 50.00 rebate on a set of four tires till 05/06. If I can help let me know.

 

You can run either the 225/50R16 front of 205/55R16 front. The 205/55R16 looks a little better but the 225/50R16 will handle better.