Question on rim and tyre size..

Jigga · Postby **Jigga** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:37 am

Hi guys,
Just wanted to know what width rims should I be going for if the the tyre size I'm after is 195/50R15..
Should I go for the 15 x 6.5 or the 15 x 7? I know for sure I want the 195/50R15 tyres.
Thinking of getting either the Buddyclub P1's which come in 15x6.5 or the Enkei RPF1's which come in 15x7

Any advice is appreciated and thanks in advance!

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:40 am

you can go for either.

the 7 will have a slightly stiffer sidewall then the 6.5

PUR157 · Postby **PUR157** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:45 am

As MXHEVN suggests either will fit no worries,
The only thing I can add is that 195 will sit square on a 6.5" rim, on a 7" rim it is stretched very very slightly (it's only an extra half inch after all)

Jigga · Postby **Jigga** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:29 am

Just located a set of P1's brand new on trading post, seller does not have lug nuts.. I assumed brand new wheels normally came with nuts??

Jigga · Postby **Jigga** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:42 am

PUR157 wrote:As MXHEVN suggests either will fit no worries,
The only thing I can add is that 195 will sit square on a 6.5" rim, on a 7" rim it is stretched very very slightly (it's only an extra half inch after all)

Just located a set of P1's brand new on trading post, seller does not have lug nuts.. I assumed brand new wheels normally came with nuts??

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:53 am

dont assume anything... dont even assume that stock lug nuts will work on your new rims...

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:13 am

most cases no, only when you buy a tyre and wheel package at a local tyre place is when you will get lugs.

JDMyard.com have lots of different lugs, pretty ones, light ones etc. Give them a ring.

zawrilla · Postby **zawrilla** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:07 am

love to see a pic of this when you get it all done Jay.

(this is my old car btw..hence the interest)

It will be good to see Monty with some decent wheels and riding on nice shocks again.

blackster · Postby **blackster** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:14 am

zawrilla wrote:love to see a pic of this when you get it all done Jay.

(this is my old car btw..hence the interest)

It will be good to see Monty with some decent wheels and riding on nice shocks again.

I spotted it yesterday with buddy clubs and new bump stops.


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