Ideal tire size for 16" Rims
 

What is the ideal tire size for a 16" rims? I am planning to order this 16-inch AR883 Maverick American Racing Wheels for my red 2007 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster. Any advice?

https://4wheelonline.com/Images/Amer...rome-img-1.jpg

I'd say 16" tires would be best

Why 16s?? :dunno:

Well, if you had to...

255/50 and 275/50 to maintain rolling diameter. Welcome to state of the art, 1988.

But guess what? Those sizes unavailable.

At least go 17s 255/45 & 275/45 (best sizes over stock; of which, there are also no tires available).

Seriously, if you're starting fresh with a new set of tires and wheels, do as recommended by terrasmak, above.... 18s with 255/40 & 275/40 (or OE 18" size on at least 9/10" wheels)

Will 16"s even clear the stock non-Brembos? I've test fit a 355mm BBK under stock 18"s and it BARELY cleared the barrel. OE non-Brembos use a 320mm rotor (granted a sliding caliper does have a lower profile than a opposed piston). 1" = 25.4mm, so I'd think a 16" wheels would only clear ~305mm brakes, maaaaabe 315mm with the smaller caliper.

Laff, this thread got me thinking what it would look like for a 33 to wear a set of AR "classic hot rod" wheels from back in the day. So, while I should be working, I went to AR's site and guess what?

Oh yeah! Polished 200S wheels! My favorite wheels from, oh, 1974. :bowrofl:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....e80f607e2f.png

OK, how about some Salt Flat wheels?!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....a1a9d8e986.png



What hot rod fantasy doesn't include a set of the standards of the day, TORQ THRUST?!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2ebcef252e.png


Then, there's the close-to-Corvette Rally wheels!! All these needs are the chrome trim rings!

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....f300c85a74.png


Hmmmmm, wonder if I kin git me some Cragar S/S' for my 33?

OK, sorry for threadjacking.... back to work now. Hahahahahaha.