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.

[ozgti]

They are BMW offset rims, and I'm raising the golf as -80mm is too low, I can't have the front spoiler on and get up my driveway-even at an angle!

[GoLfMan]

Ive got a 205/40 on a 7.5" Rim, anything over that scrubs on my Polo

Im sure I could squeeze a 215 on it... 225 just rubs everywhere

I'd be going 215 MAX!

[Mika]

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.

That's more down to inappropriate rim choice for the car then! lol

In terms of the original question, he definitely needs a wider tyre.