Stinkray Clutched September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 (edited) Hello Members, My rim size is R16 x 7"....current with stock rubber 205/60_R16. I have checked the website and the next available size with less then 2% speedo error is 215/55_R16. I would like to know what is the ideal size to fit for rim width 7" ??? 205mm or 215mm ?? Kindly enlighten.....thanks you guys.... Edited September 22, 2008 by Stinkray ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 7 inch wide rims, can go for 225/55R16 tires. Might not be readily available. Difference will be neg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 (edited) U could also try 225/55 16". It is very close to ur stock. For tis size, u can get: 1. Michelin PP2 2. Conti CPC2 Edited September 22, 2008 by Davidtch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 for 16" my preference would be 205/45/16 or215/45/16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkray Clutched September 22, 2008 Author Share September 22, 2008 Wah....dun think these 2 sizes can leh...over 2% rules leh 205/45_R16 100 = 110km/h 10.40% Too Fast Diameter Differenr = 9.43% 215/45_R16 100 = 108km/h 8.766% Too Fast Diameter Differenr = 8.07% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkray Clutched September 22, 2008 Author Share September 22, 2008 This size indeed is very close to stock 225/55_R16 100 = 99.7km/h 0.235% Slower Diameter Different = 0.24% But 225 abit too much for my 1.6L and the tyre may bulge out more...IMHO 215/55_R16 100 = 101km/h 1.469% Faster Diameter Different = 1.45% Still within the 2% rules. Anyway...thanks for all your inputs.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 Too much for your 1.6 or not I am not sure, but rest assure will not bulged out too much, cos the percentage of rim width over tire width is well within the 75-90 percentile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 hmm... didnt realised that.. but i prefer a bit lower profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkray Clutched September 22, 2008 Author Share September 22, 2008 Wah...this abit chim for me...care to elaborate what you mean by "75 to 90 percentile " ??? thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 Err, means the percentage of rims width in mm ( 7 X 25.4 = 177.8 mm ) to the width of tire 225 mm ( in this case ). Thus 177.8/225 approx = 0.79. (Within the 0.75-0.9 range). Note this is the general rule of thumb. Some tire fitment allow this number to drop to btn 0.7-0.9. Actually 7 inch rims coupled with 225mm wide tires quite an ideal fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkray Clutched September 22, 2008 Author Share September 22, 2008 thanks for your explaination..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged September 22, 2008 Share September 22, 2008 No worries, you r welcome. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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