Wider tyres?

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1st December 2018, 10:04 PM
Ehjack

Wider tyres?

Hello, I've just purchased aftermarket wheels (in prep for next summer) and I'm looking at tyres. The rims are 6.5j X 16 and on standard cooper s tyres are 195/55/r16. Can I put slightly wider tyres with maybe a tad less profile without affecting speedometer readings?

I've been looking at 205/45/r16 would these be fine to run? I also have 30mm springs too, would there be any rubbing?

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1st December 2018, 11:17 PM
M600-RKJ

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Originally Posted by Ehjack

Hello, I've just purchased aftermarket wheels (in prep for next summer) and I'm looking at tyres. The rims are 6.5j X 16 and on standard cooper s tyres are 195/55/r16. Can I put slightly wider tyres with maybe a tad less profile without affecting speedometer readings?

I've been looking at 205/45/r16 would these be fine to run? I also have 30mm springs too, would there be any rubbing?

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You wont be anywhere close to rubbing with that setup

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1st December 2018, 11:38 PM
elgassi

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Originally Posted by Ehjack

Hello, I've just purchased aftermarket wheels (in prep for next summer) and I'm looking at tyres. The rims are 6.5j X 16 and on standard cooper s tyres are 195/55/r16. Can I put slightly wider tyres with maybe a tad less profile without affecting speedometer readings?

I've been looking at 205/45/r16 would these be fine to run? I also have 30mm springs too, would there be any rubbing?

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try this speedo / tyre calculator
https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/
2nd December 2018, 12:11 AM
Ehjack

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Originally Posted by elgassi

try this speedo / tyre calculator
https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/

Thanks! It seems like 205/55 or 215/50 is the best setup.

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2nd December 2018, 12:19 AM
M600-RKJ

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Originally Posted by Ehjack

Thanks! It seems like 205/55 or 215/50 is the best setup.

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I wouldnt go 215 personally that will give you a noticeable bulge on a 6.5j.

If you have a look at robs yellow r53 he is on 16s and has a good stance. His thread is stoney's track slag

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