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May 8, 2007 | 02:10 AM

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xA: rim size help

im getting new rims/d tires

16x7 with Avon tires 205/45/16 just was wondering if i'll have clearance for the brakes? do i need to know the offset for that?

May 8, 2007 | 05:44 AM

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Yes, you'll need to know the offset. Also, why 205/45/16 tires? The correct size is 205/50/16; that will keep your speedometer and odometer correct.

May 8, 2007 | 01:15 PM

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o ok would 35mm offset work?

May 8, 2007 | 01:43 PM

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dont worry about the brakes, they will fit. As for the offset you should be fine. Im running with 16x7 and +38 offset, works fine no rubbing.

May 8, 2007 | 01:53 PM

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o kool thank you

May 8, 2007 | 03:46 PM

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is it bad to have 205/45/16 cause im tradin with someone and he has 205/45 on his rims already.. is it badd for the car? it says im going to go 58 when my speedo reads 60

May 8, 2007 | 06:53 PM

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Mechanically it'll make little difference other than the speedometer being a tad off. However, it might not look as good because the sidwalls are going to be thinner creating more wheel gap.