Anyone stick with the 16" classic standard wheel yet using super grippy tyres? Or is it better to ditch them and go 17s?

All my classics have had 17s on, this one has standard 16s on still just wondering if its worth the upgrade?

Its a fast road car with the occasional track day or event

 

Nothing wrong with 16s imo,

 

glad im not the only one!

im only running standard 4 pot brakes and a 2 pot rear conversion, I am hoping i can squeeze the godspeed upgrade disc kit under there

 

I've got the standard RAYS 16s on my wagon. I also have a set of 17s from a P1 but they will be getting sold. What decided it for me was the significant weight difference, tyre cost, and no need to carry around a full size spare. I also prefer the OE looks but I may be in a minority there.

 

If you're not needing larger due to brakes then stick with 16s. Lower unsprung weight, cheaper tyres = win/win.

 

This, makes for a better handing car imo with better control.

 

Yeah I'm sticking with pretty standard brakes. Just going to change the tyres and give them a lick of paint ( hate gold )

 

I always found 16" tyres to be more expensive than 17" and always assumed it was because 17's are more common....

Mine has 17's but if It hadn't came with them I'd stick with 16's

 

I'd go for 17":
- More good tire options
- Less sidewall flexibility
- Looks better, if it matters.

 

I went back to 16's with my Type R because I preferred the way it handled, only had Falken 452's on though... so not supper grippy... but still a decent all round tyre with quite a firm sidewall and strong bead... as noted by my tyre fitter, which he said is a good indicator of a decent tyre.

I don't like tyres with an overly low profile, I prefer a little feedback and flex from my tyres... I also like the absorbing effect they have over bumpy roads as I think it made the car less skittish and faster overall as well as more predictable on the limit.