Max tire size on 16" wheel?

mcinnism · 04-09-2007, 02:25 PM

I have the stock 16" alloy wheels on my 2006 LX coupe. I would like to change the tires to something a little stickier for Auto-X. What is the widest I can go? Stock size is 205/55/16. I would like to try 215/50/16 or 215/45/16. Has anyone does this? Does the sidewall bulge out too much?

Thanks.

mcinnism · 04-11-2007, 12:05 AM

Nobody has tried this yet? Does anyone know the actual wheel width?

projectprelude · 04-11-2007, 12:09 AM

well for auto X youll prolly want a stiff sidewall so the less bulge the better i would say

mcinnism · 04-14-2007, 01:58 PM

If there is less bulge there will be less rubber on the ground. Does anyone know the width of the 16" alloys?

06NaviEX · 04-14-2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcinnism

If there is less bulge there will be less rubber on the ground. Does anyone know the width of the 16" alloys?

6.5"

mcinnism · 04-16-2007, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06NaviEX

6.5"

Great, if that is the case I should have no problem fitting a 215 or even 225 width tire on there.

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mcinnism Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nobody has tried this yet? Does anyone know the actual wheel width?

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projectprelude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wooster , ohio Posts: 2,480 Aaron iTrader: 3 / 100%	well for auto X youll prolly want a stiff sidewall so the less bulge the better i would say

04-14-2007, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
mcinnism Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If there is less bulge there will be less rubber on the ground. Does anyone know the width of the 16" alloys?