Bigger Tyres On Standard Rims

[Ash150]

Is it possible to put bigger tyres on the stock k12 rims? they come fitted with 175/60/15 tyres, but can the rims take bigger tyres without any problems? (except speedo inaccuracy/etc) maybe 195/55/15?

 

[Daniel]

Probably not a very good idea, those size tyres are on the alloys for a reason - because they fit. Surely 195s (being 2cm wider) will stick out too far?

 

[Ash150]

Yeah, thanks. their actually just the stock steelies rather than alloys, which is why im not sure :grinning:

 

[Shaun]

Yeah, thanks. their actually just the stock steelies rather than alloys, which is why im not sure :grinning:

Contrary to Daniel i think you won't have a probelm... if your still at stock height etc. at the very worse you'll have a very comfotable ride and go round the corners like a boat.... the only real thing to worry about is perhaps the tyres may rub on full lock with the splash guard, but if people are putting 16/17" rims on their car i don't really see the problem.
Stock height:

 

[Stani1029]

I have 185 on 5.5J rim

 

[markbognor]

The tyre table here: http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/equivalency-tables-advice.html suggests that you can fit up to 195 on a 5.5. Best not to dwell on the minimums

 

[markbognor]

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/195-width-tyres-5-5-rims-37005/

195 on 5.5 on the left.

 

[Ash150]

The tyre table here: http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/equivalency-tables-advice.html suggests that you can fit up to 195 on a 5.5. Best not to dwell on the minimums

thanks for all the replies. so i could fit 195's if i wanted, assuming the stock rims are 5.5. will that remain legal then? or should i just stick with a 185

just get a tad too much understeer on the 175s

 

[Shaun]

legal? i don't think there is a law on oversized tyres... lol

 

[Ash150]

yeah, i just thought if the tyres are sticking out past the body that it isn't legal? or is that something else :suspect:

 

[gtsnissanb]

legal? i don't think there is a law on oversized tyres... lol

The offset police might be angry! They prefer stretched to ######ation tyres, i hate them

 

[Shaun]

well yeah if the tread is sticking out of the arches you may get a ticking off, but i don't think they will because most cars as standard now days the wheels are tucked right inside the arch...

 

[markbognor]

Oh and for calculating the profiles you need to maintain the rolling radius use www.willtheyfit.com

 

[Bombardier]

They do fit. The downside is the stone chips you will get on your doors as they are then wider than the mudflaps. Also you will use approx 1-1.5 l /100km more in fuel due to drag.

Positives are the car handles much better and does not wander nearly as much at speed.