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August-6th-2003, 09:09 AM

ry_clark

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16x7 wheel

What tire can I fit on a 16x7 rim with a offset of +50? H&R springs sitting on Mazdaspeed Adj Struts! I would like to get a 205\50\16 or 215\45\16!! The 215\45\16 is alot more $$

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August-6th-2003, 09:21 AM

goodorange

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I believe you can fit up to a 225 on 7" wides, but i'd wait till the guru's post replies.

August-6th-2003, 11:28 AM

rowan

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either tire will work nicely. so it's up to your wallet, and how much extra contact patch you want.

August-6th-2003, 11:45 AM

ry_clark

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would a 225 fit on +50 offset without rubbing? Would that be in a 40,45, or 50 series. the widest I can go is my goal without going tall on the sidewall!

August-6th-2003, 10:36 PM

rowan

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A 225 will fit, but I don't know of any tires in a 16" 225 width that have a low enough profile!

It's usually 225/50/16 which is a BMW size (among others) and is an inch or so too big for Proteges.

Oh wait .. TireRack has a bunch! I didn't notice these sizes last year ...

A 225/45/16 in the Dunlop SP9000 would be pretty much exactly what the OEM size tire is.