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What size of rim do I need?

What size of rim do I need?

The two easiest ways are to check the sticker plate in your car, it should be located inside the driver side door, or look online for the vehicle specifications for your exact make and model. That should tell you the standard rim size.

Will a 205 tire fit a 6.5 rim?

It’ll work fine, but 7″s is better for squeezing the most out of a 205 tire if handeling performance isn’t top priority, or if you’re not activley compeating, then a 6.5″ rim will suit your needs.

How do I know my rim width?

Luckily, measuring rim width is pretty simple to do! Just take a ruler, yardstick or tape measure and measure the distance from bead seat to bead seat. The rim width is also included in the wheel size, which you can find stamped on the back of the wheel, or in your owner’s manual.

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What brand rims do I have?

How to Identify an Alloy Wheel Brand

  • Inspect the wheel cap.
  • Inspect the rim of the wheel.
  • Turn the wheel over so that the back can be inspected.
  • Look for a logo or the name of a wheel manufacturer imprinted on the back of the wheel.

How do rim sizes work?

Wheel or rim diameter is the distance measured in inches across the face of the wheel, from bead seat to bead seat. It’s measured this way because that’s where the tire and the wheel come together. In our example, the diameter is 16 inches.

How wide is a 205 tire?

205/75R15 tires have a diameter of 27.1″, a section width of 8.1″, and a wheel diameter of 15″. The circumference is 85.1″ and they have 744 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 5-7″ wide wheels for passenger tires and 5.5-6.5″ for LT tires.

What size rim fits a 205 tire?

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Equivalency table

Rim width Minimum tire width Ideal tire width
7,0 Inches 195 mm 205 or 215 mm
7,5 Inches 205 mm 215 or 225 mm
8,0 Inches 215 mm 225 or 235 mm
8,5 Inches 225 mm 235 or 245 mm