tire size question
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tire size question
my jazz is currently on 15x6.5 +40 offset with 195/55/15 tires. my rear rubs when 3 people are on board during dips at speed.
somebody suggested that i change the tires to 185/55/15. 10mm less SHOULD remove the wheel rub problem. will it?
researched in the net. most 185/55/15 tires can fit a 15x6.5 inch wide wheel
my other option is upgrading to 16x7 wheels with +45 offset.
cost wise, changing wheel specs is cheaper since i can sell my fairly new 195/55/15 tires but run the risk of still having wheel rub at the back. the 16x7 wheels still do not have tires
researched and optimum offset is +45. question is by switching to 185mm width tires from 195mm ones offset the 5mm i need to clear the part that rubs at the back?
somebody suggested that i change the tires to 185/55/15. 10mm less SHOULD remove the wheel rub problem. will it?
researched in the net. most 185/55/15 tires can fit a 15x6.5 inch wide wheel
my other option is upgrading to 16x7 wheels with +45 offset.
cost wise, changing wheel specs is cheaper since i can sell my fairly new 195/55/15 tires but run the risk of still having wheel rub at the back. the 16x7 wheels still do not have tires
researched and optimum offset is +45. question is by switching to 185mm width tires from 195mm ones offset the 5mm i need to clear the part that rubs at the back?
Last edited by caloyski5; Feb 19, 2008 at 12:55 PM.
my jazz is currently on 15x6.5 +40 offset with 195/55/15 tires. my rear rubs when 3 people are on board during dips at speed.
somebody suggested that i change the tires to 185/55/15. 10mm less SHOULD remove the wheel rub problem. will it?
researched in the net. most 185/55/15 tires can fit a 15x6.5 inch wide wheel
my other option is upgrading to 16x7 wheels with +45 offset.
cost wise, changing wheel specs is cheaper since i can sell my fairly new 195/55/15 tires but run the risk of still having wheel rub at the back. the 16x7 wheels still do not have tires
researched and optimum offset is +45. question is by switching to 185mm width tires from 195mm ones offset the 5mm i need to clear the part that rubs at the back?
somebody suggested that i change the tires to 185/55/15. 10mm less SHOULD remove the wheel rub problem. will it?
researched in the net. most 185/55/15 tires can fit a 15x6.5 inch wide wheel
my other option is upgrading to 16x7 wheels with +45 offset.
cost wise, changing wheel specs is cheaper since i can sell my fairly new 195/55/15 tires but run the risk of still having wheel rub at the back. the 16x7 wheels still do not have tires
researched and optimum offset is +45. question is by switching to 185mm width tires from 195mm ones offset the 5mm i need to clear the part that rubs at the back?
Stock is 15x6 with +55 offset
You have 15x6.5 with 40 offset.
So you are about +6 mm wider and +15mm wider facing the outside of the fender from stock or about 3/4" wider so any tire that is stock sized will risk rubbing under load in the rear seat since stock suspension is soft.
195/55-15 fits rims 5.5-7" wide, 23.5" tire diameter, section width 7.9", 85 load rating
185/55-15 fits rims 5-6.5" wide, 23.1" tire diameter, section width 7.6", 82 load rating, limited selection of tires. (Toyo T1R about $70 each).
So this tire is more narrow and less tall so that would help clearance. More rear negative camber would also help- you'd need shims for that.
You can also roll the rear fenders for a little more clearance.
i run 195/50/15... lots of benefits for me... like less sidewall flex during
cornering, smaller diameter for better acceleration gearing vs stock, and
looks better than those 195/55 balloon look.
cornering, smaller diameter for better acceleration gearing vs stock, and
looks better than those 195/55 balloon look.
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