Official Wheel and Tire Fitment Thread

[Thaifight-R]

wheel width, offset, and tire size will determine how "flush" your wheels will be.

You can use this calculator to approximate fitment.
Wheel Offset Calculator - The Ultimate Stance Calculator | Jonathan Rowny

Fender distance to hub is ~85mm

 

[Wydz]

So I can't find a glorified answer to this and I forgot to ask when I went to discount tire.

Will a 16x7 wheel fit on the stock 205/55R16 89H tires without looking stupid or anything? I just tried to measure the width of my stock 16 wheel but idk where to measure from lol

Edit: tire racks website when selecting wheels says the recommended tire size for a 16x7 wheel is in fact the 205/55 16s

But will there be a difference using the stock tires on a new wheel as compared to buying both new wheels and new tires?

 

[mitdr774]

I assume you searched for those wheels on tire rack while using a Sonic as the chosen vehicle. That would be why they suggest a 205/55/16 tire.


A lot of 205/55/16 tires do list a wheel width range of 5.5-7.5". You can have the stock tires moved over to the new wheels and as long as care is taken by the person doing the work, and the factory tires were still in decent shape, you should not have any issues.

 

[Wydz]

I assume you searched for those wheels on tire rack while using a Sonic as the chosen vehicle. That would be why they suggest a 205/55/16 tire.


A lot of 205/55/16 tires do list a wheel width range of 5.5-7.5". You can have the stock tires moved over to the new wheels and as long as care is taken by the person doing the work, and the factory tires were still in decent shape, you should not have any issues.

Stock tires have ~750 miles on them

I mainly don't want the wheel sticking out 1/4"-1/2" from the tire is my main concern. I'm super picky lol

 

[sonic007]

these wheels 17x8 on 205/50s w/19mm spacers. Yes no?

 

[River_Rat]

Same wheel/tire size combo with 5mm spacers, for reference. 19 might be a little pokey, depending on the offset of those particular wheels. I want to say mine are et40.

 

[sonic007]

Same wheel/tire size combo with 5mm spacers, for reference. 19 might be a little pokey, depending on the offset of those particular wheels. I want to say mine are et40.

Have any other shots of those wheels on the car?

 

[River_Rat]

Just the ones I took when I put them on the car:

White Sonic/Gold Wheels - Imgur

 

[Ms.DannyStone]

Same wheel/tire size combo with 5mm spacers, for reference. 19 might be a little pokey, depending on the offset of those particular wheels. I want to say mine are et40.

My sonic still looks better than yours

 

[River_Rat]

I was not aware that we were engaged in this cross-state rivalry.

 

[Natesriv]

View attachment 8831 these wheels 17x8 on 205/50s w/19mm spacers. Yes no?

19mm's might be much...thread wise.

I've got those on mine, but I'm running 5mm spacers

 

[timjgallagher11]

Will this fit okay on a stock LT hatchback?

17" eco wheels running 215/55/17 Capitol tires.

 

[RB-Reyns]

I don't know a lot about wheel fitment but I have read all through this thread to try and gain some knowledge

I found these wheels and according to what I have read these should almost perfectly fit my Sonic LT with the stock 15's

Enkei EDR9 18x7.5 5x105/110 38mm Inset Matte Black Wheels - 441-875-5238BK

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=151216415183

The only thing I can't figure out is what size tires I should use on these 18's to make sure they fit with the Eibach lowering springs Any help guys?

 

[mit]

Please Help

I'm not a car guy and need some help, I've searched the forum and think I can manage this simple task with a little fact verification.
I found some OEM 17" that I think are a good deal. I currently have the stock 15" rims that came with my 2014 LT.
The only thing I know about switching is I think they look better, and I would have to get the car "flashed" because of the rim size change.
Is there anything else to consider, is making the switch going to make a huge difference, any warranty concerns involved at all? I am an idiot so any advice would be great.
Thanks. Also Would getting the OEM tires be a terrible idea, I'm more concerned about longevity and durability then anything else, and $, do I have better options?

 

[mitdr774]

No flash needed as long as you stick to the same overall tire diameter, or are not worried about a little speedometer error. If you swap the TPMS over to the new wheels you wont have a light on the dash, but not swapping has no ill effects other than a light.

 

[timjgallagher11]

Will this fit okay on a stock LT hatchback?

17" eco wheels running 215/55/17 Capitol tires.

Anyone?? I'm guessing it's okay but want an opinion. Thanks.

 

[mit]

No flash needed as long as you stick to the same overall tire diameter, or are not worried about a little speedometer error. If you swap the TPMS over to the new wheels you wont have a light on the dash, but not swapping has no ill effects other than a light.

Thanks, anyway you could tell me what size tire that would be? Tire math is confusing. :sadbanana: My tires are 195/65-15 I believe right now, so would going to 205/50-17 be best? Is that what comes factory?

 

[laborsmith]

Clyde (mitdr774) knows what he is talking about and any response that contradicts his is balderdash and wrong and imbecilic.


Laborsmith

 

[mitdr774]

Hankook Optimo H426 except as noted

195/65/15 25" diameter 836 RPM

205/60/15 24.7" 842
205/65/15 25.3" 820

205/55/16 25.1" 828
225/50/16 24.9" 835

205/50/17 25.1" 827 (Hankook Optimo H428)
215/45/17 24.8" 838
215/50/17 25.5" 814
225/45/17 25" 832 (Hankook Ventus R-S3)


All information is from Tire Rack.

 

[mit]

Thanks mitdr774 your info was great.

I know it may be frowned upon to talk $$ on a forum but the set i found are "mint with center caps and tps" for $275 is that a good price?? Tires not included obviously.