Tire sizes for 16x7 inch rims

5speedMX · Post by **5speedMX** » October 16th, 2006, 9:52 pm

What size tires do you guys recommend for 16x7 inch rims.
I'm changing from the stock 185/65/14s.
thanx

solo_ryder · Post by **solo_ryder** » October 16th, 2006, 10:46 pm

Hey man, a good size is 205/50/16 or 215/45/16. The 205 is a common size that matches well with a 7" wide rim.

5speedMX · Post by **5speedMX** » October 16th, 2006, 10:59 pm

thanks I think tirerack.com suggested 205/45/16 are the 215s a better choice?

solo_ryder · Post by **solo_ryder** » October 17th, 2006, 6:16 pm

There just abit wider then 205, the sidewall may be abit smaller, but not to much. I still recommend 205/50's though

Trevor · Post by **Trevor** » October 20th, 2006, 4:15 pm

I'm running a 225/45/16 but my stock size was 205/55/15. anyway the tires don't rub and the car handle's like it's on rails.

peanutsparts · Post by **peanutsparts** » November 6th, 2006, 3:44 pm

I've been running 205/45/16 for over 2 years w/out any problem. and my car is lowered 2"

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » November 7th, 2006, 11:54 pm

i ran 205 55 r 16 fwy and they sucked... they would rub strut.. somedays..

ruthless_mx3 · Post by **ruthless_mx3** » November 9th, 2006, 8:34 am

205/45/16 and only rub under really hard cornering and huge bumps.

Steeb · Post by **Steeb** » November 9th, 2006, 10:41 pm

the tires available in 215/45/16 are among the grippiest street tires currently available.

either 215/45/16 you choose is going to put a smile on your face