16 Inch Tire Options for Stock R32 GT-R Wheels

NISMO R32 GT-R on stock 16 inch wheels.

Do you have an R32 GT-R on stock wheels? Not a lot of people keep the stock wheels, but if you are, and are looking for some performance tire options, what is out there?

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The stock wheels are a good OEM wheel. They aren't light, they are durable, and light enough. 16 inches by 8 inches wide, 30 offset. Stock tires are a 225/50/16. Can you run different sized tires front to back on a GT-R? Answer with why not here!

Skyline GT-R Wheel and Tire size
Size	Height
225/50/16 OEM R32 GT-R	24.86 in (631.4 mm)
125/90/16 OEM R32 GT-R spare	24.86 in (631.4 mm)
225/50/17 OEM Vspec	25.86 in (656.8 mm)
245/45/17 OEM Vspec II	25.68 in (652.3 mm)
245/45/17 OEM R33 GT-R	25.68 in (652.3 mm)
245/45/18 OEM R34 GT-R	26.68 in (677.7 mm)
145/70/17 OEM R34 spare	24.99 in (634.8 mm)

265/35/18 common GT-R size	25.3 in (642.7 mm)
275/35/18 less common GT-R size	25.58 in (649.7 mm)

Road course/track day/ street tires

Bridgestone RE-71R - 200 treadwear, but fast

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE-71R&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=25VR6RE71R&tab=Sizes

SIZE	UTQG	MAX. LOAD	MAX. INFLATION PRESSURE	TREAD DEPTH	TIRE WEIGHT	RIM WIDTH RANGE	MEAS. RIM WIDTH	SECT. WIDTH	TREAD WIDTH	OVERALL DIAM.	REVS. PER MILE	COUNTRY OF ORIGIN*
225/50R16 92V SL	200 A A	1,389 lbs.	51 psi	8/32"	24 lbs.	6-8"	7"	9.2"	7.6"	24.9"	837	JP

Toyo R888 - 100 treadwear

245/45/16 is 24.4 tall, which is 1.5 inches shorter.

TIRE SIZE	LOAD / SPEED	LOAD ID	SIDEWALL	TREAD DEPTH(1/32")	PRODUCT CODE	APPROVED RIM WIDTH RANGE (IN.)	WEIGHT(LBS.)	TREAD WIDTH(IN.)	INFLATED OVERALL DIAMETER(IN.)	INFLATED OVERALL WIDTH(IN.)	STATIC LOADED RADIUS (IN.)	MAX LOAD(LBS.)	MAX PRESSURE(PSI)	UTQG	REVS PER MILE
195/50ZR16	84W	SL	BSW	6.4	168290	5.5-6.0-7.0	20	7.5	23.5	7.9	10.9	1102	51	100 AA A	883
205/55ZR16	90W	SL	BSW	6.3	168220	5.5-6.5-7.5	22	7.9	24.7	8.4	11.4	1323	51	100 AA A	840
225/45ZR16	89W	SL	BSW	6.3	168260	7.0-7.5-8.5	21	8.7	23.8	9.0	11.0	1279	51	100 AA A	872
225/50ZR16	92W	SL	BSW	6.3	168150	6.0-7.0-8.0	24	8.7	24.7	9.3	11.4	1389	51	100 AA A	840
245/45R16	94W	SL	BSW	6.3	168030	7.5-8.0-9.0	24	9.4	24.4	9.8	11.3	1477	51	100 AA A	850
255/50ZR16	99W	SL	BSW	6.4	168050	7.0-8.0-9.0	27	10.0	25.9	10.6	11.8	1709	51	100 AA A	803

Nitto has an NT01 100 treadwear

16''

245/50ZR16

371070

6.3

25.47

9.96

7.0-(7.5)-8.5

1609

We have used the Bridgestone RE-71R, the R888, and the NT01 on street/track cars. They are all fast and predictable tires. Our experience with the RE-71R is fairly limited, but extensive with the R888, and NT01. Both of them are very durable, and forgiving as a track day tire. They won't last forever, don't overheat them, and they will treat you well.