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Starblaster Alloy Dimensions

Call me lazy (and it's 26F out there!) but I'm shopping for new rims and need to know the width dimension of my 16" Starblaster Alloy rims. I'm thinking it's either 6.5 or 7," but would rather avoid having to probably crawl under my car to look at them from the backside.
 
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Originally Posted by RVExotics
Call me lazy (and it's 26F out there!) but I'm shopping for new rims and need to know the width dimension of my 16" Starblaster Alloy rims. I'm thinking it's either 6.5 or 7," but would rather avoid having to probably crawl under my car to look at them from the backside.
R103 5 Star Blaster rims are 16x6.5" 4x100 bolt pattern +48mm offset or et


When wheel shopping do you want to keep the runflats?
If not then you can choose from many possible choices for wheels and tires.

Assuming stock suspension-
15x7 rims about +37 to +45mm offsets and 205/55-15 tires
This combination often allows for a smoother ride good for commuting

16x7 rims about +37 to +45mm offsets and 205/50-16 tires
A good compromise size for good ride quality and good street manners

17x7 rims about +38 to +45mm offsets and 205/45-17 or 215/45-17 tires
Slightly firmer ride with improved handling, not recommended on poor roads (potholes).

If you get any snow then choose All Season tires and if you never get any snow then Summer tires are common. All Season tires will also tend to last longer than summer tires (handle better).

The MC does well with Ultra High Performance or High Performance tires. There is no great need for Extreme or Max Performance Summer tires.
 
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