I want to upgrade my 15" to 16" gta or formula wheels which ones are lighter? Also i want a good tire for handling and traction which brand should i get i would like to get 255/50/r16.

 

I'm very pleased with my Falken Ziex'z 245/50R16. I know a couple others who are very pleased as well. Great dry and rain traction with good wear. Never used them in snow though.

They are relatively inexpensive as well. They were $77 a piece on discounttiredirect.com with free shipping for my size. I'm sure the 255's are not that much more.

 

sorry, double post

 

the factory 16" wheels were all HEAVY. My 17x11 rear, billet, w/ the 315/35 mounted weighs several pounds less than my stock 16x8 w/ 245/50.

- anyhow, 255/50's all corners for good ride/handling.

 

16" gtas were the lightest of the stock 16's. Ive heard good things about goodyear gs-d3s, but they are pricey.

 

Yuppers . I hear they were only 16 lb's comparred to IROC's weighing 25 lb's a piece.

 

Go with GTA's and BFG G-Force T/A KDW tires in the 245/50/16 size. Lite rims and awesome tires. Note "KDW", not "KDWS" which is a totally different tire.

here's a pic of my KDW's on my old 17" OZ's.

 

My favorite tire size choice on stock 16"x8" wheels for these 3rd gens is 245/55-16. Only a couple companies make that size (Toyo and Pirelli?). Never cared for the tire-to-fender gap with the stock 245/50-16 tires, so I went with a set of Toyo Proxes T1R 245/55-16. They keep the stock 245 tire width that works great on an 8" width wheel, plus, they're about 3/4" + larger in overall diameter than the stock tires (55 height profile). Fills the wheel/fender gap much better, and the diameter difference doesn't throw the speedo off any. They handle superb wet or dry, and the ride is great. Low noise too.