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02-02-2004, 09:47 AM | #1 |
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Maximum Tire Size for 16'' Rims
Ok,
I have the stock 17'' rims with 245/45R17 tires which fits perfectly. I plan to do some Auto-X, therefore I am getting 16" rims. Now, I need new 16'' TIRES. What sizes do you recommend, cause I will need the maximum side wall? Note: I was thinking of getting 225/55R16.
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02-02-2004, 10:34 PM | #2 |
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What about 225/50/16?
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02-03-2004, 09:22 AM | #3 |
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Are the 225/50/16 the Max Side wall I can get?
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02-03-2004, 10:28 AM | #4 | |
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02-03-2004, 10:53 AM | #5 |
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I could take a PIC of my 245/45R17 tires and post it if you want,
however how is that going to Help me figure out which 16" Tires to order! I could send the mesurements of the tire on the car like: Height and width (that would be more accurate than a PIC) |
02-03-2004, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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245/45-17 ... I want to see that ... and it is not a "stock size"
and get 225/50-16 sized tires for the OE wheels |
02-03-2004, 02:14 PM | #7 |
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Hey, what's going on LUKE?
It was about time! 245/45-17 is not a Stock Size 215/45-17 is the Stock Brigestone Potenza Tire that came with it. Now, I am intersted in the 16'' Mille Miglia HT3... So which Tire size do you recommend for maximun side wall. |
02-04-2004, 08:49 AM | #8 |
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225/50-16
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02-04-2004, 11:47 AM | #9 |
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Luke,
please go to www.rav4world.com Click on: LINKS then click on: Rav4 Tire fit list then click on: Tire Size Calculator Now: When I put 245/45-17 vs 225/55-16 they are almost Equal in side wall. Anyhow, How accurate is this calculator? |
02-04-2004, 01:08 PM | #10 |
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it is reasonably acurrate but, my size recommendations are based on a WRX not a RAV 4 ..... what vehicle are we discussing ????
if it's a WRX I still want to see a picture with a 245/45-17 on it |
02-04-2004, 01:25 PM | #11 |
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is it safe to put 225's on stock rim? i just wanted to make sure it's not too wide for the stock width.
btw, i checked another site for the proper tire size. if you want the correct speedo reading 225/50-16, 225/45-17 or 245/40-17 would be the best match. http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html |
02-05-2004, 12:51 AM | #12 |
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225's work just fine on stock rims.
I run 225/50/16's on my stock rims. Hoosier R3S03's.. |
02-05-2004, 02:50 AM | #13 |
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same here but with dunlop sp5k's.
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