[Bonum83]

Hi guys I’m looking to get rims and tires for my car and there’s just so many options that I get lost. My car currently is stock with 205/65/16 and I want to get a better looking rim and quality tires at a budget. I went to tire rack and it shows that I can go up to 20s but I don’t want that. I’m looking for a nice clean look but not too big. Max I would go is 18s. My issue is that I want to still have a nice comfortable ride. I don’t want to sacrifice that. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[1st timer]

I just got continental extreme contact dws 06.....awesome tire. Paid 995$ taxes and installation included . But mine are 235-45-18

 

[Bonum83]

I just got continental extreme contact dws 06.....awesome tire. Paid 995$ taxes and installation included . But mine are 235-45-18

How’s the feel of the ride? Is it smoother then the stocks? Geez that’s quite expensive or maybe I’m not used to paying that much since my last car was a 2012 focus.

 

[Turbonut]

When you decide on diameter, then take a look at the offset and width, then look at the tire size, a good example is the above stock size 235/45-18.
Having said that, the construction of the tire will have an affect on the ride, e.g. speed rating, load range, so pick wisely.
TireRack $105-$357
Tire-Easy $72-4256
Discount Tire $71-$260

 

[1st timer]

I just got continental extreme contact dws 06.....awesome tire. Paid 995$ taxes and installation included . But mine are 235-45-18

How’s the feel of the ride? Is it smoother then the stocks? Geez that’s quite expensive or maybe I’m not used to paying that much since my last car was a 2012 focus.

The ride comfort is great. Not noisy and are excellent in the rain.

 

[vamdemon]

I think you are on the right direction. I have the original 215/55/17 tires. I should say they are comfortable and having somewhat good looks. But, they are not good at cornering. The 18 inch rims are better.

 

[Bonum83]

I think you are on the right direction. I have the original 215/55/17 tires. I should say they are comfortable and having somewhat good looks. But, they are not good at cornering. The 18 inch rims are better.

I think I might stick to 18s. I’ll use the same specs as the sx Optima specs and go from there.