The "+45" lightweight wheel thread
#121
I am curious I am not familiar with the offsets for the Fit. I wonder if someone can answer this for me. Will I rub with 16X6.5 +45 with 185/55/16 with a mild drop? I will have adjustable coilovers so I can adjust the height of my vehicle.
Thanks!!!
~Robert
Thanks!!!
~Robert
#123
I think you'll bre OKJ.
#126
Tire specs say accepted rim range on185/55x16 is 5 to 6.5". If you do that you will likely have to run an additional 5 to 10 psi to take the concave out of the tread.
#129
not to resurrect the dead thread,
but i experimented on 195/65/r15 with stock height, and i have no rubbing issues. I did load testing with 4 giants in my car and got it to rub a little, but by and large its not an issue.
why you might ask would i want such a large sidewall?
well it decreases rpms at high speeds which makes the whole thing quieter, and also i feel like it helps protect my slipstreams. also these tires seem to have super excellent grip esp if they are not mega inflated.
ultimately the tire/rim combo is lighter than the steelies and stock tires, with more contact on the ground with a larger diameter. it was a pretty good tradeoff and MPG is unaffected curiously.
but i experimented on 195/65/r15 with stock height, and i have no rubbing issues. I did load testing with 4 giants in my car and got it to rub a little, but by and large its not an issue.
why you might ask would i want such a large sidewall?
well it decreases rpms at high speeds which makes the whole thing quieter, and also i feel like it helps protect my slipstreams. also these tires seem to have super excellent grip esp if they are not mega inflated.
ultimately the tire/rim combo is lighter than the steelies and stock tires, with more contact on the ground with a larger diameter. it was a pretty good tradeoff and MPG is unaffected curiously.
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