Wheel Width

[mikeukrainetz]

yup, next thread in the wheel / tire forum... 20" ICW

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2638

If I remember correctly the offset on my wheels is something like 40 - 42mm
The rubber doesnt hang over the rim much but at full lock I think I have about 3mm from the leading edge of the tire to the inner fender / frame rail.

[monoculusjoe]

Originally Posted by 03Z33

You guys are too old skool There is nothing wrong with a stretched tire and many times they run better. I agree it's never good to over do it, but have to admit I'm guilty of it sometimes... I run 235/40/18's on 9.5" up front and 265/35/18 on 10.5" on my Z

I used to run 215/40/18 on 10's and 235/40/18 on 12's

One thing is for sure, there is NOTHING worse than running sunk in wheels with crappy offsets! If I can only pass on one important tip to anyone modifying their car it would be to run the RIGHT offset so that the wheel is flush with the fender of the car.

Agreed. I hatedoing the trial and error routine seeing what size fits right. 15s and or 16s: width, offset, and tire size? what do you guys know to work best to keep the rim flush with the fender, not sticking out Vdub style

[Russelt3hPirate]

I'll have some more info for you soon hopefully.

[drdavidr4u]

JUST CURIOUS...for those of us with our 15x7" rims what is a nice tire size for those , larger that what is on them stock but I guess if you go too larger is not good either on a 7" rim...?
what do you suggest?

[jdmkenji]

The most i've stretched was 185/60 on a 14x8.5 ... this was on a AE86 1985 toyota corolla... drift car. i like stretched

[03Z33]

Originally Posted by monoculusjoe

Agreed. I hatedoing the trial and error routine seeing what size fits right. 15s and or 16s: width, offset, and tire size? what do you guys know to work best to keep the rim flush with the fender, not sticking out Vdub style

16x8 +25 with 195/45/16 tires is flush with -1.8 deg camber up front and -1.3 camber rear (lowered 2" all around)

JUST CURIOUS...for those of us with our 15x7" rims what is a nice tire size for those , larger that what is on them stock but I guess if you go too larger is not good either on a 7" rim...?
what do you suggest?

Anything from 185-225 will "work" but it depends on your offset and if you plan to lower the car. Most common size is 205/50/15 or 195/55/15, if you don't car about looks and want a taller and wider tire to fill the wheel gap, you can fit a 225/50/15 but the tire will bulge and hang over the edge of the wheel just a little. It still looks fine.