Tyre size for a 16x8 rim

[ozgti]

What's the proper tyre size for a 16" rim? I think I'm running a too small a tyre.

I absolutely hate the stretch look and think it's over rated. I prefer a proper, squared off tyre and rim.


Any ideas?

[evorobin]

205/40 definately

[Tim]

a 205 will stretch a lil bit on an 8" rim. Will vary from brand to brand. Also a lot of the 205 tyres legally support a max rim width of 7.5".

[gldgti]

What's the proper tyre size for a 16" rim? I think I'm running a too small a tyre.

I absolutely hate the stretch look and think it's over rated. I prefer a proper, squared off tyre and rim.


Any ideas?

absolutely hate? hahaha. well, it takes all sorts i guess.

i agree with tim, 205's will be good. any bigger and you'll be over tyred, so to speak - but i would run a 205/45. the 45 series will take the width a bit easier.

[evorobin]

205 on a 16 x 7.5 and that shoulder looks pretty square

[Tim]

heres a pic of the tyres on my VR6. Both tyres have a slightly different profile with one having a bigger rim protector. And whilst you wouldnt call it "Stretched" the sidewall of the tyres is more \_/ than (_). That is mostly because of the rim protector though which the above tyres dont seem to have

Michelin pilot sport 205/45/16 on a 7.5" Rim


Kumho KU31 205/45/16 on the same 7.5" Rim

[ozgti]

Thanks guys, I need to check But I think I've got 205 40 16's. Anyone want to swap?

[Mika]

215-225 are the more appropriate sizes for an 8" wide wheel

[Tim]

215-225 are the more appropriate sizes for an 8" wide wheel

Its a hard call! As i indicated in my first post I think a 205 is probly a bit too small.. But how wide can you go before you start scrubbing badly on an 8" rim. That has to be another concern surely.

[gldgti]

also, 215/40 or 215/45 are very uncommon in 16"

most common size in that range is 205/45. if you have 205/40, go up to /45 and you'll see a little less stretch and the tyres are a little bigger anyway.