Tire size?

helievacpilot · 12-28-2005, 06:25 PM

2002 WRX Sedan. Can I put 225/50/16 tires on the stock wheels without any interference front or rear?
Thanks - Bill

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waktasz · 12-28-2005, 06:28 PM

yes45

h62962 · 12-28-2005, 08:49 PM

The stock wheels at 6.5" are really to narrow for a 225mm tire. Wheels should be at least 7" wide or better still 7.5".

REX8 · 12-28-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h62962

The stock wheels at 6.5" are really to narrow for a 225mm tire. Wheels should be at least 7" wide or better still 7.5".

... Anymore tips on double clutching???

Most 225 tires are well within specs to be run on a 6.5" rim. They are not too narrow. Many 225's can even be run on 6" wheels within manu. specs. You'll give up some turn in feel in exchange for added grip. But feel aside, most 225's on 6.5" wheels are PERFECTLY fine. Perfectly within the recommended range of the tire. Done by a lot of people...

waktasz · 12-29-2005, 12:30 AM

To clarify...yes they will fit on the wheels and yes they will fit without rubbing and yes, people have run HARD (autox in stock class) using this size tire with no problems on those skinny 6.5" wheels.

Hunt3r · 12-29-2005, 12:40 PM

I just finished up a set of BFG gforce KDWS 225/50/16 on the stock WRX wheel and never had any problems with rubbing although I think the extra tread made them a little squishy in very hard turns, but they were still adequate. The overall diameter of a 225/50/16 tire is very close to the stock 16" tire size.

Luke@tirerack · 12-29-2005, 12:43 PM

225/50-16 will fit with no issues

and the rim width range is 6" - 8" for that size

12-28-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
helievacpilot Scooby Newbie Member#: 83412 Join Date: Mar 2005	Tire size? 2002 WRX Sedan. Can I put 225/50/16 tires on the stock wheels without any interference front or rear? Thanks - Bill * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-28-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	yes45

12-28-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
h62962 Scooby Newbie Member#: 103183 Join Date: Dec 2005	The stock wheels at 6.5" are really to narrow for a 225mm tire. Wheels should be at least 7" wide or better still 7.5".

12-29-2005, 12:30 AM	#5
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	To clarify...yes they will fit on the wheels and yes they will fit without rubbing and yes, people have run HARD (autox in stock class) using this size tire with no problems on those skinny 6.5" wheels.

12-29-2005, 12:40 PM	#6
Hunt3r Scooby Newbie Member#: 95484 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Winter Park, FL Vehicle: 1985 911/993 Cab silver	I just finished up a set of BFG gforce KDWS 225/50/16 on the stock WRX wheel and never had any problems with rubbing although I think the extra tread made them a little squishy in very hard turns, but they were still adequate. The overall diameter of a 225/50/16 tire is very close to the stock 16" tire size.

12-29-2005, 12:43 PM	#7
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	225/50-16 will fit with no issues and the rim width range is 6" - 8" for that size