I am going to be upgrading my tires & wheels soon and am in need of some suggestions. I've seen lots of 18"/21" combos but I'm staying 16" on the rear so I can go with a 12" Arnott Air Ride. I'm 5'4" and need to slam her even more. (Arnott recommends their 13" system with an 18" rear wheel)

Going 18" on the front to retain near-stock ride quality.

1. What's the widest 16" rear I can run in the stock swingarm? Also what height?

2. What's a good width 18" front rim? Tire height?

I will be mounting Metzeler 880's


Thanks in advance

 

I run a 4.25 rim on rear with a 150 tire with no problems.On the front go with a 18 x 3.50 w/ a 140 x70 x 18 tire

 

Thank you for the reply bluebagger06

 

I don't see why it would matter what diameter wheel you go with, it's the diameter of the tire that counts. Just find an 18" tire with the same diameter as the stock 16".

 

You're right, that will work and would look good, but I don't want a tire with too low a profile. That will effect ride quality/comfort.

 

FYI - a slammed rear and wider wheel will affect it more. Any change from stock will do this.

My post was to address your original statement that a 18" wheel wouldn't work.

 

Roger that! Thanks

 

BlueBagger has a good plan.

BUT, the 880's are overrated IMO. Look at some of the others before making that move.

 

I've read lots of debate over tires here. I am going to try the Metz 880's for two reasons:

1. Grip(they are a softer compound) I am not concerned about tread life/wear.

2. Metz is part of the Pirelli Group and I really liked their car tires.

Maybe they're over-rated or maybe they're pricey. Either way if they perform well enough, I'll spend a little more $$