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*transient* · 01-19-2002, 11:51 AM

I'm looking at some 16x7.5 rims right now. What size tires should I be looking at? A friend of mine has some 225's that I can get close to free, but would they fit?

BlankFlip · 01-19-2002, 02:57 PM

the tires r about 1.33" bigger than the rim size so they'll work fine, just right IMO.

*transient* · 01-19-2002, 05:18 PM

Nice, That's what I wanted to hear <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

my240likenoother · 01-19-2002, 08:09 PM

you could put upto a 235 on a 7.5 tire mabye even a 240 now that would be a nice number <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
thats about a 9.5 inch tire dont qoute me on it i have the 225 and it mes. 8.5 inches

tnord · 01-20-2002, 10:38 AM

go with you're friends tires if they're good tires

but remember
buying crappy equipment cheap doesn't make it better, you've still got junk
but if you buy a good product for a little more money, now you've got nice stuff and a little less cash

Nismos14 · 01-20-2002, 10:43 AM

if the sidewall is big its going to be odd tho u want something like a 45 or 50

*transient* · 01-20-2002, 11:36 AM

I can't remember what kind they are, but I know they're good tires, he's a little annoyed about having to give them up actually...

As far as the aspect ratio, i'll have to ask him about that later today.

*LanceS13* · 01-21-2002, 07:32 PM

I have 225/45/16's on my 16x7.5's.  225/50/16's would work too and gives you a tad more sidewall if rough roads are the norm in your area.
My240, FYI there's no such thing as a 240 tire size...only 235 and 245.  235's would work, but if they don't have pretty stiff sidewalls, it may start to hurt handling more than helping it.   245's are too much for 7.5's IMO.

my240likenoother · 01-21-2002, 08:19 PM

ooohh..... ok thanks Lance
and on the side wall if its the 225 than a 50 would be the higest i would go IMO
me i like 40 i would go with a 35 in the front but the roads around me r retarded bobin and weavin left and right to avoid the holes

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01-19-2002, 11:51 AM	#1
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm looking at some 16x7.5 rims right now. What size tires should I be looking at? A friend of mine has some 225's that I can get close to free, but would they fit?

01-19-2002, 02:57 PM	#2
BlankFlip Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Future Posts: 1,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the tires r about 1.33" bigger than the rim size so they'll work fine, just right IMO.

01-19-2002, 05:18 PM	#3
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice, That's what I wanted to hear <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

01-19-2002, 08:09 PM	#4
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you could put upto a 235 on a 7.5 tire mabye even a 240 now that would be a nice number <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> thats about a 9.5 inch tire dont qoute me on it i have the 225 and it mes. 8.5 inches

01-20-2002, 10:38 AM	#5
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go with you're friends tires if they're good tires but remember buying crappy equipment cheap doesn't make it better, you've still got junk but if you buy a good product for a little more money, now you've got nice stuff and a little less cash

01-20-2002, 10:43 AM	#6
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if the sidewall is big its going to be odd tho u want something like a 45 or 50

01-20-2002, 11:36 AM	#7
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't remember what kind they are, but I know they're good tires, he's a little annoyed about having to give them up actually... As far as the aspect ratio, i'll have to ask him about that later today.

01-21-2002, 07:32 PM	#8
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 225/45/16's on my 16x7.5's.  225/50/16's would work too and gives you a tad more sidewall if rough roads are the norm in your area. My240, FYI there's no such thing as a 240 tire size...only 235 and 245.  235's would work, but if they don't have pretty stiff sidewalls, it may start to hurt handling more than helping it.   245's are too much for 7.5's IMO.

01-21-2002, 08:19 PM	#9
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ooohh..... ok thanks Lance and on the side wall if its the 225 than a 50 would be the higest i would go IMO me i like 40 i would go with a 35 in the front but the roads around me r retarded bobin and weavin left and right to avoid the holes