225 50 16

flhmfd · Post by **flhmfd** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:40 am

Would 225 50 16 re01r fit on my silvestones?

latief · Post by **latief** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:53 am

the tire is too wide for rim width, it needs a 7-8 inch rim ....it could be done, but not recommended for safety and stability reasons....

look at tire rack, they have recommended rim width for each tire size they list....

flhmfd · Post by **flhmfd** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:49 am

Meh I'm still gonna do it. I read many that many have done it.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:58 pm

flhmfd says... i do what i want.

OB · Post by OB » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:04 pm

Should fit, so long as they are indeed true 225mm width. Should look nasty, pics plz.

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:14 pm

OB wrote:Should fit, so long as they are indeed true 225mm width. Should look nasty, pics plz.

yea specialy on silverstones

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:21 pm

They'll hit the tension rods in back.

flhmfd · Post by **flhmfd** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:30 pm

Ahh are you serious? How much, could I use a spacer?

OB · Post by OB » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:01 pm

04R/T wrote:They'll hit the tension rods in back.

On stock wheels? I've heard of several people using 225mm tires on stockers with no problems whatsoever.

OP: If they do indeed rub, just get SRT tension struts, or grind a bit of material off your stockers. I don't think you'll have an issue, but I can't say for sure. I assume 04R/T has tried.

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:32 pm

I'm running 205 50R16's on rims with a 38 offset and this is how close the clearance on that bar is...

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:42 pm

I'm running the PT wheels which I believe are about the same offset and such as the silverstones and I have 215's without any rubbing issues (except for up front at full lock) so it'll be close...

flhmfd · Post by **flhmfd** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:47 pm

Fuck it's a deal on these tires tho.

How are srt rods different.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:29 pm

Have them mount one, and test fit, - unless you are having them shipped.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:30 pm

SRT rods are angled differently if I recall correctly, so instead of just being a straight rod running, it's an angled rod. Gives you more tire clearance.

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:21 pm

The SRT tension rods are the same as regular Neon, it's the knuckle that's different. The hole in the knuckle where the tension rod attaches is further inboard and this moves the rods in for tire clearance.

I ran 225/45-16 on a 16x7 wheel with a 40 offset and they barely cleared. When I needed new tires that size was no where to be found so I had the shop try a 225/50. They mounted it and installed it on the car. It fit ok up front but in the rear it was up against the tension rod hard. I ended up with a set of 205/50's which I don't like, they look skinny compared to the 225's.

I have since installed SRT rear knuckles on my car so there is more room, I think 225/50's may fit now. I don 't know, maybe a spacer would work for you, but you have to watch the clearance at the fender lip as the tire moves out.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:35 am

04R/T wrote: but you have to watch the clearance at the fender lip as the tire moves out.

With 205/50 16's they are very close to the lip with the Eibach Pro's

Timothy M · Post by **Timothy M** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:59 pm

so if i were to go 225/40/17 i would have to go form stock tension rods to SRT rods ??
im on a 205/45/16 right now and i was rubbing a little on hard turns so i put spacers ..

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:50 pm

do you really need 225's??

flhmfd · Post by **flhmfd** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:22 pm

No... But like I said it's a deal. My buddy just had them on his rsx. I might look into srt knuckles. But I'll probly pick up some new wheels again. I'm thinking fully polished with Ti lugs. Perhaps lower.