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Hi, I have set of 225/45/16 tires, but the rims that I want only come in 16x7. I know 16x7.5 is the recommended width. But how would the tires look on the 16x7 rim? And also would I have any problems, or would my suspension be weaker because of the 16x7 rim?

 
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I've never heard of anyone trying this combination, but....

Even though the recommended rim size is 7.5 inches, it can fit a range from 7"-8" easily.

In fact, going with the narrower rim size might save the wider tires from rubbing because it should pull that widest portion of the tires (the sidewall between the rim & tread) in toward the rim just a bit.

I don't believe you will have a problem. How's that for sticking my neck out?

 
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Good point BigDaddyHonda! Check out tirerack.com for fitment issues; they have a very good database on what will fit what.

 
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if tirerack says 225 isn't gonna fit, then it won't. 225 is just too wide, all the traction you get without power is useless.

 
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Dude, talking to my racing friends and they said that many race teams mount 225 wheels on 6.5 in rims. so I say they should be fine. AND NO your suspension will not be weaker with the wider wheel.

I also know of many people running in the stock classes (Autocross) that are runnig 225's on their stock 6.5 in wheels.

 
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TL type S Stock tires are 215/50/17 on some 17 x 7 and it looks perfect, my friend has 225/50/16 on his 300ZX with 16 x 7.5 inch rims and those look clean also...

i think if you get 225 you will rub, i did with 225/40/18. just get 215/45/16 because it would look a little bit cleaner...