Newbie question on tyre width

[Sgnick]

I am currently using 205/45 R16 tyres

 

Thinking of changing to 195/50 R16 tyres.

 

Question is, do I need to change my rims? Or can rims support different width tyres, 195 and 205 also can use?

 

Reason why i dont change to 205/50 instead is because if I use 205/50, the tyre will scrap something when I do a full steering turn

 

I cannot be certain but I think my rim size is 16x7

Edited February 14, 2009 by Sgnick

[Hamburger]

wat is ur stock size in e 1st pl???

[Kusje]

Hijacking this thread!

 

I'm driving a Lancer EX (sports version) and its time to change my tires and I have no clue what to do. I don't know anything about tire width, size, etc. Can someone link me to a post or article about it?

[Twofouronenite]

I am currently using 205/45 R16 tyres

 

Thinking of changing to 195/50 R16 tyres.

 

Question is, do I need to change my rims? Or can rims support different width tyres, 195 and 205 also can use?

 

Reason why i dont change to 205/50 instead is because if I use 205/50, the tyre will scrap something when I do a full steering turn

 

I cannot be certain but I think my rim size is 16x7

No need to change. But why down size?

[Akula]

205/45R16, correct size to downgrade to is 185/50R16.

so 195/50R16 size out already.

Also 7 inch wide rims is TOO wide for 195mm tires.

For 195mm tires should be 6 or 6.5inch.

[Mits_jc]

Have a read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

[Sgnick]

wat is ur stock size in e 1st pl???

 

Stock is 175／70R14 14

[Sgnick]

No need to change. But why down size?

 

 

I want higher profile tyre.

[Sgnick]

205/45R16, correct size to downgrade to is 185/50R16.

so 195/50R16 size out already.

Also 7 inch wide rims is TOO wide for 195mm tires.

For 195mm tires should be 6 or 6.5inch.

 

I see, so I need to change rims too :(

[Twofouronenite]

I want higher profile tyre.

?? Tot most would want lower. I think 45 ratio is good at least in term of looks. Too hard ride?

 

[Sgnick]

Have a read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

 

Good link about tyres about is not relevant to my question which is about rim width relating to tyre width

 

Thanks anyway

[Sgnick]

?? Tot most would want lower. I think 45 ratio is good at least in term of looks. Too hard ride?

 

 

Looks unbalanced on my car. Yes, too hard also.

[Hub_n_mona]

Hijacking this thread!

 

I'm driving a Lancer EX (sports version) and its time to change my tires and I have no clue what to do. I don't know anything about tire width, size, etc. Can someone link me to a post or article about it?

 

 

Try this:

http://www.carbibles.com/

[Akula]

As a general guide, the width of the rim should be btn 75%-90% of the tire.

Will have to take the width of rim, express in "JJ" (inches) convert to millimeters and divided by the width of tire.

[Sgnick]

As a general guide, the width of the rim should be btn 75%-90% of the tire.

Will have to take the width of rim, express in "JJ" (inches) convert to millimeters and divided by the width of tire.

 

Thanks man, just the answer I am seeking

[Kb27]

I am currently using 205/45 R16 tyres

 

Thinking of changing to 195/50 R16 tyres.

 

Question is, do I need to change my rims? Or can rims support different width tyres, 195 and 205 also can use?

 

Reason why i dont change to 205/50 instead is because if I use 205/50, the tyre will scrap something when I do a full steering turn

 

I cannot be certain but I think my rim size is 16x7

 

I've used 7" width rims (two different types) on 195 without problems. First, an Enkei 15x7" on a Hankook RS2, then Advanti 15x7" on a Falken ZE912.

 

7" width minimum is prolly 195.

 

In fact, I was thinking of going down to 185. But I think it might not fit properly.

Edited February 15, 2009 by Kb27

[Sgnick]

I've used 7" width rims (two different types) on 195 without problems. First, an Enkei 15x7" on a Hankook RS2, then Advanti 15x7" on a Falken ZE912.

 

7" width minimum is prolly 195.

 

In fact, I was thinking of going down to 185. But I think it might not fit properly.

 

Hmm, ok, thanks. Then i go ask the tyre shop people.

[Hamburger]

while e width of taya plays a impt part, its actually e series profile tat is more impt tat decides wat width of rim to be use.