Best 16" wide and light set up?? (suggestions)

[bbell1984]

I seriously thinking about dropping down to a light 16" rim with fat tires (but nothing super exaggerated over the stock ratio), especially since I notice my gas mileage on my winters compared to my heavier 18's.

I was hoping for suggestions for combos (hopefully with pics) for 16" set ups. I have given 17's a thought as well. But lets stick with 16's so far and go from there!

Sponsors feel free to chime in :)

cheers

[Thrizzl3]

16's would look small. why not go 17's?

[6strings]

17 is the smallest I would go on our cars. Other wise it would look really weird.
But hey, its your ride:)

[-RJ3-]

I seriously thinking about dropping down to a light 16" rim with fat tires (but nothing super exaggerated over the stock ratio), especially since I notice my gas mileage on my winters compared to my heavier 18's.

I was hoping for suggestions for combos (hopefully with pics) for 16" set ups. I have given 17's a thought as well. But lets stick with 16's so far and go from there!

Sponsors feel free to chime in :)

cheers

I like how you think. I have mentioned this in this forum somewhere.

You can try the 16x8 fd rim option I have tried out before.

Tires wasn't fat as I wanted it. I was running 205/55/16

[midnightfxgt]

I'd like to know what size tires your expecting to run. If you want "fat" 16" tires, and stay close to spec, it doesnt really happen.

[zzz3]

Rims
16x8 or wider. Anything that's 15lbs or less is reasonable. Lots of options available because it is a popular track size. Check out casc forums.

Tires
225/50/16. I had them on 16x7, but I'm sure it will look better on 16x8 as you would have a square sidewall. You will also need to be low to pull it off aesthetically, if you care about that.

EDIT: 245/45/16 also works. I believe Mr. Wilson has that setup on some FD's.

[midnightfxgt]

I think 245/45 is going to be the biggest.

FD's are a good budget rim for sure.

[breakfasteatre]

I have a set of FDs with rs3s in the for sale section. check it out

[bbell1984]

I have a set of FDs with rs3s in the for sale section. check it out

Sure send me the link


I have briefly looked at FDs in the past

Any other rim suggestions?

As for 17's I have thought about them for sure. I can't see much weight savings though with 17's with thick and wide tires..... Am I wrong ?

[loki]

17 inch enkei rpf1's are light but more importantly readily available

Of course the 16 inch version is even lighter

[rajin929]

not sure if the bore size will fit, but 16x8+30 R32 GTR wheels are forged and pretty light if you want a hella frush rook

[6strings]

I have a set of FDs with rs3s in the for sale section. check it out

Damn, I would be on them! Maybe I'll sell my RX8s

[-RJ3-]

not sure if the bore size will fit, but 16x8+30 R32 GTR wheels are forged and pretty light if you want a hella frush rook

Hey! Lol

[bbell1984]

R32 gtr rims wouldn't have the right bolt pattern no?

Nm I was thinking r32 vw

[-RJ3-]

R32 gtr rims wouldn't have the right bolt pattern no?

Nm I was thinking r32 vw

R32 has 5x114.3. The old skylines at least

[Mr Wilson]

EDIT: 245/45/16 also works. I believe Mr. Wilson has that setup on some FD's.

;)

They so pretty.

[-RJ3-]

Out all the 16's i ran. The FD was a very functional rim. Light and looks good !

[Mr Wilson]

Should have more of teh gripzzz this year.

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/pdubniak/IMG024_zps93348b77.jpg

[2012speed3]

;)

They so pretty.

Whats going on with your Works wheels?

[Mr Wilson]

Gram Lights.

Keeping them, but they are too narrow (7.5in) for any decent tire width.

[Thrizzl3]

go widerrrrr

[bbell1984]

go widerrrrr

How much does the 245/45/16 set up throw the speedo off?

[2012speed3]

How much does the 245/45/16 set up throw the speedo off?

Whats your stock size?

[zzz3]

How much does the 245/45/16 set up throw the speedo off?

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[Mr Wilson]

How much does the 245/45/16 set up throw the speedo off?

Stock = 25.61
245/45/16 = 24.68

So it's over the magic 3%, 3.64% to be exact. Speedo will read almost 4% fast, no biggie.

[6strings]

I've been looking into FD rims for this summer.
These wheels shouldn't have a problem with the weight of our mazda3s? I'm looking into using them as daily driver.

[The Wolf]

The reinforced ones certainly wouldn't have a problem. The earlier ones should be fine for normal driving, but shit does happen and nothing is guaranteed

[6strings]

Yeah, hopefully I'll get the reinforced versions. I'm getting tired of the RX8s and how heavy they are LOL. not that it makes much difference to me. I don't track as much as the rest of the guys.

[-RJ3-]

Hey buddy yes reinforced is the way to go. I had both versions and the non reinforced easily cracked