Wheel,Tire, Combination

Fri, 4 Apr 2003 23:57:04 -0600

Guys: I need some expert help. I'm ready to buy a new wheel tire combination.
I'm mostly concerned with 1/4 mile performance, (got to keep ahead of those
Honda's),not too concerned about tire wear since I drive around 20 miles/day
during the week,Dry climate.
I like the performance edge of the slightly lower gearing due to the 22.4D
tire combination.
Four questions:-
1.Will the 16" wheel/tire combination accelerate appreciably faster than the
15"?
2.Will the 16" wheel/tirecombination be too harsh for daily street driving?
3. Will the 14" ADVANS out accelerate them all?
4. Experienced users... is the 40 series trouble for the lightweight rims?
Any other comments would be welcomed.

The choices are : (Specs are from Tire Rack Web Site)
Name          Size     Weight    TireDia.      RPM          Tire
Advan RG   14X6     8LBS      22.4           938       195X55X14 Dunlop
SP8000
SSR Comp. 15X6.5  9.9LBS   22.7           920       195X50X15 Dunlop SP8000
SSR Comp. 15X7  9.9LBS      22.7           920      195X50X15 Dunlop SP8000
SSR Comp. 16X7  11LBS?     22.4           925        205X40X16 Dunlop FM901
SSR Comp. 16X7  11LBS?     22.4           897        205X40X16 Kumho Ecsta712

Frank 93 SE-R Auto
KYB GR-2's
ST front and rear Sways
Stillen Tower Strut Brace
JWT POP and ECU
HKS Cat Back
Stillen 4-1 headers (new design)
Eibach Pro Kit
SP 8000 195X55X14 w/Stock Wheels