Greggie

I have some rota slips 16x7 45offset. what tire size would yall recommend? 225/45/16 or 205/50/16??

InvaderTrax

205/50/16. 225 is just a little too wide. Maybe if it was a 16x7.5

greenz95

215.45.16

bad-monkey

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by InvaderTrax &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">205/50/16. 225 is just a little too wide. Maybe if it was a 16x7.5</TD></TR></TABLE>

225/45/16 would be fine on a 7" wheel.

16" sizes:

215/45/16
205/50/16
225/45/16

shutta

Thought everyone would like a “What works with the 4th gen” sticky

Tire Sizes
15” Rims
205/55 – OEM and recommended 15” size
205/50 - larger contact patch, slightly smaller diameter
215/50 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly smaller
225/45 – 20mm larger contact patch, smaller diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)
225/50 - 20mm larger contact patch, larger diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)

16” Rims
205/50 – 5th Gen OEM and recommended 16” size
215/45 - larger contact patch
215/50 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/45 – 20mm larger contact patch, smaller diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)

17” Rims
205/40 - 205 size is not recommended for tires over 7"
215/40 - larger contact patch, recommended tire size
215/45 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/40 – 20mm larger contact patch

18” Rims
215/35 - larger contact patch, consider for show use only (very little protection for your rims)
215/40 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/35 – 20mm larger contact patch, recommended tire size

Stockies
4th Gen = 6.5" wide rim 55mm
The 4th Gen comes stock w/ 205/55/15 tires

Offset
6.5" wide rims
Less than +38mm - Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+38mm to +55mm - Recommended offset for 6.5" rims.
Larger than +55mm - Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.

7" wide rims
Less than +38mm - Not suggested
+38mm to +41mm – Not suggested if you plan on lowering. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+42mm to +44mm – This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+45mm to +50mm - Recommended offset for 7" rims.
Larger than +51mm - Not suggested. Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.

7.5" wide rims
Less than +40mm - Not suggested
+40mm to +43mm - This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+44mm to +47mm - This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+48mm to +52mm - Recommended Offsets for 7.5" rims.
Larger than +53mm - Not suggested. Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.

Stock Lug Pattern
4th Generation - 4x114.3

This is for informational purposes only. AP.com is not responsible for the validity of this information, use at your own risk. If you see any errors, let me know. Thanks.

sources: prelude.vtec.net, tire rack, Car & Driver, Tire Calculator.


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