Tire/Rim Gurus - Need advice again.
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Tire/Rim Gurus - Need advice again.
I'm shopping for winters. I plan on using the 17" Toyota OEM silver steel rims, which I believe have a 6.5 width.
I'm leaning towards the X-Ice Xi2, factory 17 size is 225/50/17.
At TireRack, they list it has a rim width range of 6-8, but a measuring width of 7.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....7XI2&tab=Specs
Any foreseeable problems stretching these things onto the 6.5 wide rim, or would I be better off going with the near match of 215/55/17? I'd feel more comfortable if they are 7 width rims, I believe the factory alloys are 7.5 on 225/50/17s.
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I'm leaning towards the X-Ice Xi2, factory 17 size is 225/50/17.
At TireRack, they list it has a rim width range of 6-8, but a measuring width of 7.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....7XI2&tab=Specs
Any foreseeable problems stretching these things onto the 6.5 wide rim, or would I be better off going with the near match of 215/55/17? I'd feel more comfortable if they are 7 width rims, I believe the factory alloys are 7.5 on 225/50/17s.
Thanks!
personally I would plus size your winter tires if your not lowered and can fit them. 17" is the best for our car so long they clear your BBK.
I have these on the 18" OEM rims and I was happy with them.
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I have these on the 18" OEM rims and I was happy with them.
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I'm just trying to keep the rolling diameter as stock as possible while fitting onto a 6.5 width rim. No real reason, any recommendations on what would fit that purpose the best are appreciated.
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Will 16 inch steel wheels clear the calipers on a 2006?
Tire Rack shows this when I "search by vehicle":
Minus Wheel Diameter: 16"
16" Recommended: 225/55-16
16" Alternate: 215/60-16
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...utoModClar=AWD
Tire Rack shows this when I "search by vehicle":
Minus Wheel Diameter: 16"
16" Recommended: 225/55-16
16" Alternate: 215/60-16
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...utoModClar=AWD
Last edited by BinaryJay; Sep 13, 2010 at 07:30 AM.
If you have a gs300 then yes 16" will clear. If you have a GS430 then they wont clear due to the larger BBK.
I have a set of 16" take off rims and snow tires with less then 500 miles. WS60 Blizzak tires.
I have a set of 16" take off rims and snow tires with less then 500 miles. WS60 Blizzak tires.
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)The little wheels are going to make the car look funny but I'm not too concerned about that I just want to do donuts in empty parking lots full of snow and ice. :P
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