X Lites with 225 45 16?
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It's possible. 225/45-16 is meant for rims 7 ro 8.5" wide but can be forced onto the more narrow X-lyte 16x6.5" rims by a tire specialty shop mechanic.
Try asking Alex@tirerack.com to confirm it will fit.
Is this for a lowered MINI or one with stock suspension?
Other possible tire sizes that will fit stock 16x6.5" rim:
205/50-16
205/55-16
225/50-16
Try asking Alex@tirerack.com to confirm it will fit.
Is this for a lowered MINI or one with stock suspension?
Other possible tire sizes that will fit stock 16x6.5" rim:
205/50-16
205/55-16
225/50-16
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Originally Posted by pyugala
I think it will causes the center section of the tires to balloon a bit hence less contact patch. The widest I would go on 6.5 would be 205/50R16. IMHO
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Originally Posted by Minirowski
How about 215 50 16 ?
Fits rims 6-7.5" wide and very close to stock size in tire diameter.
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&url=/tires/Compare1.jsp&width=215%2F&ratio=50&diameter=16&sta rtIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemar k=1&x=67&y=8&RunFlat=All
Last edited by Alex@tirerack; 11-14-2005 at 03:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by pyugala
I think it will causes the center section of the tires to balloon a bit hence less contact patch. The widest I would go on 6.5 would be 205/50R16. IMHO
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What pressure are you running with the tires you have on? Just for my info:smile:.
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Originally Posted by Tirewarmer
A Falken RT-215 215/45 R16 fits perfectly on stock wheels. I plan on trying a 225/45 R16 hankook if I can confirm that there are no rubbing issues with that size on stock offset wheels. From the measurements I have taken I don't believe they will rub anywhere at stock height.
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Originally Posted by Tirewarmer
A Falken RT-215 215/45 R16 fits perfectly on stock wheels. I plan on trying a 225/45 R16 hankook if I can confirm that there are no rubbing issues with that size on stock offset wheels. From the measurements I have taken I don't believe they will rub anywhere at stock height.
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Originally Posted by n3nyongmini
Joe-
Did you end up going with the 225's? If so, comments?
If not, whatcha get?
Thanks
Derek
Did you end up going with the 225's? If so, comments?
If not, whatcha get?
Thanks
Derek
I would really like to go with the Hankook due to their price and the slightly taller sidewall that should give a little better(more comfortable) ride on the street while not sacrificing too much performance due to the wider tread width.
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