I soon will be buying new tires for my car and would like to know if I am able to run those listed sizes? How is the ride different, any rubbing with the 225s??? Also pics would help too as I know the 225 size will have a lower profile but I would like to see it in a picture. As far as tire choice, it's either Kumho Ecsta ASX or the Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S. Also opinions on this would be welcomed. Thanks

I got 225/50-16's [PZero Nero] on stock rims for colder weather and I love them...quiet, progressive breakaway, channel water like crazy, good on frozen stuff.

Turn in is not as good as my 225/45-17 Fuzion ZRi on Kosei K1 TS rims [17x7] but ultimate stick is as good. Will highly recommend the Nero's!

I forgot to mention that my sedan has the fender bulges and I am not sure if you would have rubbing with your car. Also, I got Prodrive springs [~20-25 mm drop f/r] with no issues of the rubbing kind.

Unless you like taller gearing, a 215 50 is a better choice.

225 50 has the SAME profile as your 205 55's.

225 50 has the SAME profile as your 205 55's.

Meaning the same wheel gap, wouldn't the sidewall be smaller on the 225s?

Meaning the same wheel gap, wouldn't the sidewall be smaller on the 225s?

Nope...

225 * .50 = 112.5 mm
205 * .55 = 112.75 mm

Effectively no difference in sidewall height...so no gearing change or speedo issues.

The 40/4550/55 etc. are % of the section width.

Again, the 215/50 makes a nice compromise on the 6.5" wheel. No real turn-in slop, as opposed to most 225's. Plus you get a hair shorter gearing...which is nice...

And also, you can't see the 2mm difference in overall height on these cars anyway. So don't worry about the wheel gap...

^ Thanks for the clarification!!!

I have 225/50/16 on my stockers. No issus looks great.

Oh and you might wanna check out the Falken 452's. Wonderfull tire. Nice and stiff sidewall, nice turnin. Currently running 41/38 psi on them and they stick really well.