215/55/16 on stock rim possible?

phatroksek · 01-07-2004, 04:54 PM

hey ppl,
tried doing a search but can't find anything. just wondering if i can fit a 215/55/16 on my stock 99 5-spoke cause it seems that if i wanna go 215's there are not many tires that come in 215/50/16, but a bunch in 215/55/16.
TIA!

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HomerJay · 01-07-2004, 06:35 PM

Actually, the sidewall depth of 55 is the correct one for your car anyway. As far as the wider tire goes, it will fit fine. That rim can go wider than that(225's will fit), too bad your fender can't!

phatroksek · 01-07-2004, 08:15 PM

so if i get my fenders rolled then i can fit 225/55/16? sweet!!!!

balajc · 01-07-2004, 09:40 PM

if you rolled you fender, arent you better off with 225/50/16 then?

I am so wanting to get 225/50/16 on my RS..but the stupid rubbing (potentially), and my car is stock too!!!

bluestone · 01-07-2004, 11:10 PM

if you want em, i have rs wheels (grey) and contiextremecontacts for sale 225/50/16 new unmounted =) bluestonex@hotmail.com
brian

bluestone · 01-08-2004, 10:52 AM

do 225/50/16 fit on a 6.5" wrx rim?

mch · 01-08-2004, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bluestone
do 225/50/16 fit on a 6.5" wrx rim?

d.a.f.s. (i.e. Do A F******* Search) and you will discover that this has been asked and answered at least once a week for the last 2 years.

The answer is yes.

boulder wrx · 01-09-2004, 11:56 AM

Keep in mind that the sidewall on a 205/55 is 112.75mm tall and and a 215/55 is 118.25 - you'll be effectively raising the gearing of the car...and not significantly increasing the grip by increasing the width 10mm.

Just something to think about.

phatroksek · 01-09-2004, 12:31 PM

oh these tires things confuse me...

so then, if you want to affectively increase grip by increasing the width, then would 215/50 be the best choice?

balajc · 01-09-2004, 03:47 PM

go 215/50/16 but not too many tires

01-07-2004, 04:54 PM	#1
phatroksek Scooby Specialist Member#: 7397 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NJ	215/55/16 on stock rim possible? hey ppl, tried doing a search but can't find anything. just wondering if i can fit a 215/55/16 on my stock 99 5-spoke cause it seems that if i wanna go 215's there are not many tires that come in 215/50/16, but a bunch in 215/55/16. TIA! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-07-2004, 06:35 PM	#2
HomerJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 1135 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: BAICED Vehicle: 2005 WRX WAGON Silver	Actually, the sidewall depth of 55 is the correct one for your car anyway. As far as the wider tire goes, it will fit fine. That rim can go wider than that(225's will fit), too bad your fender can't!

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phatroksek Scooby Specialist Member#: 7397 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NJ	so if i get my fenders rolled then i can fit 225/55/16? sweet!!!!

01-07-2004, 09:40 PM	#4
balajc Scooby Specialist Member#: 15393 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Nassau County, LI Vehicle: MY00 2.5RS Coupe 5MT Silverthorn Metallic	if you rolled you fender, arent you better off with 225/50/16 then? I am so wanting to get 225/50/16 on my RS..but the stupid rubbing (potentially), and my car is stock too!!!

01-07-2004, 11:10 PM	#5
bluestone Scooby Specialist Member#: 36583 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Irvine, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX sedan Aspen White	if you want em, i have rs wheels (grey) and contiextremecontacts for sale 225/50/16 new unmounted =) bluestonex@hotmail.com brian

01-08-2004, 10:52 AM	#6
bluestone Scooby Specialist Member#: 36583 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Irvine, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX sedan Aspen White	do 225/50/16 fit on a 6.5" wrx rim?

01-09-2004, 11:56 AM	#8
boulder wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 19632 Join Date: Jun 2002	Keep in mind that the sidewall on a 205/55 is 112.75mm tall and and a 215/55 is 118.25 - you'll be effectively raising the gearing of the car...and not significantly increasing the grip by increasing the width 10mm. Just something to think about.

01-09-2004, 12:31 PM	#9
phatroksek Scooby Specialist Member#: 7397 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NJ	oh these tires things confuse me... so then, if you want to affectively increase grip by increasing the width, then would 215/50 be the best choice?

01-09-2004, 03:47 PM	#10
balajc Scooby Specialist Member#: 15393 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Nassau County, LI Vehicle: MY00 2.5RS Coupe 5MT Silverthorn Metallic	go 215/50/16 but not too many tires