volvolove Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hey guys, Just looking to see if a 225 is too wide to put on my stock 16" turbo rims. Looking for more traction of course. I'm sure they'd rub but can anyone offer experience with that size tire on their car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDELUNA Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I had 225/50/16 on my stock Perfos and I liked them. God Bless. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I wouldn't really recommend 225's on a 6.5" wheel... I would suggest a 215 size tire max, but 205 is the recommended size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaughtLikeFire Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I wouldn't really recommend 225's on a 6.5" wheel... I would suggest a 215 size tire max, but 205 is the recommended size.225/50/16 is safe on a 6.5" rim.In general, fitment depends on the aspect ratio of the tire. For a given section width, lower profile tires need wider rims for support.For example, a 225/45/16 will safely fit on a 7" rim. A 225/50/16 can usually fit safely on even a 6" rim. Keep in mind that, while a wider tire may fit, you're pinching it in more and you won't get as much tread in contact with the road as you would with a wider rim to fill out the tire. You also may experience more sidewall flex when the tire isn't stretched as much.The only reason to go with a 225 on a 6.5" rim is if you need to go to that width to get the proper overall diameter. A performance 205 on a 6.5 rim would give you a contact patch just as large in many cases.For example, if your stock size is 205/50/16, the correct upgrade size to maintain proper diameter is 225/45/16 (which requires a wider rim). If you can't fit the proper +zero size on your stock rim, you're better off staying with a 205 width and getting a tire that tends to run wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 225/50/16 is safe on a 6.5" rim.In general, fitment depends on the aspect ratio of the tire. For a given section width, lower profile tires need wider rims for support.For example, a 225/45/16 will safely fit on a 7" rim. A 225/50/16 can usually fit safely on even a 6" rim. Keep in mind that, while a wider tire may fit, you're pinching it in more and you won't get as much tread in contact with the road as you would with a wider rim to fill out the tire. You also may experience more sidewall flex when the tire isn't stretched as much.The only reason to go with a 225 on a 6.5" rim is if you need to go to that width to get the proper overall diameter. A performance 205 on a 6.5 rim would give you a contact patch just as large in many cases.For example, if your stock size is 205/50/16, the correct upgrade size to maintain proper diameter is 225/45/16 (which requires a wider rim). If you can't fit the proper +zero size on your stock rim, you're better off staying with a 205 width and getting a tire that tends to run wide.Basically you said it will fit, but it's useless, right? Just making sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaughtLikeFire Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Basically you said it will fit, but it's useless, right? Just making sure...useless is a strong word. but in most cases, you won't gain much from going from 205 to 225 unless you upgrade to a wider rim. it's a smart move to keep the weight and sidewall flex to a minimum (match the 205 to a 6.5" rim) and focus on buying a better tire.how's that sound? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 useless is a strong word. but in most cases, you won't gain much from going from 205 to 225 unless you upgrade to a wider rim. it's a smart move to keep the weight and sidewall flex to a minimum (match the 205 to a 6.5" rim) and focus on buying a better tire.how's that sound? right on the money..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert213 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Height = (Width x (Ratio/100) x .03937 x 2) + Rim Diameter Which one is your stock tire size? (205 x (45/100) x .03937 x 2) + 17 = 7.263765 + 17 = 24.263765(205 x (55/100) x .03937 x 2) + 16 = 8.877935 + 16 = 24.877935(195 x (65/100) x .03937 x 2) + 15 = 9.980295 + 15 = 24.980295(195 x (60/100) x .03937 x 2) + 15 = 9.21258 + 15 = 24.21258Other popular tire sizes...(205 x (60/100) x .03937 x 2) + 15 = 9.68502 + 15 = 24.68502(215 x (60/100) x .03937 x 2) + 15 = 10.15746 + 15 = 25.15746(215 x (50/100) x .03937 x 2) + 16 = 8.46455 + 16 = 24.46455(225 x (50/100) x .03937 x 2) + 16 = 8.85825 + 16 = 24.85825(205 x (50/100) x .03937 x 2) + 17 = 8.07085 + 17 = 25.07085(215 x (45/100) x .03937 x 2) + 17 = 7.618095 + 17 = 24.618095 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvolove Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Thanks for your advice guys!! Probably going to go with the Michelin PE2 tire 205/50/16 at this point. the aspect is 50 on the turbo wheels right? Not 55? (don't have my car here to check) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunks850R Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 it can go both ways acually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'd go with the 50's though as there will be no chance of rub with the 205/50.I run 215/40/17's and my speedo is dead accurate according to GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 45 series sidewall so I'd get 215-45-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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