205/45R16s and rim width

[CanMP5]

Okay, so after the winter I'll be looking to replace the stock tires on my P5. I've checked at the dealer and found that 205/45R16s do fit our stock rims and they sell tires for our cars in that size.

I will however, buy outside for a better price...

But one thing concerned me...looking at the specs of the 205/45R16 tires (of any make) it seems that their rim width range is 6.5"-7.5" with 7.0" being the optimal fitment. Considering our wheel is 6" in width, is there any down side to getting a tire in this size, since our wheel is out of range?

Thanks in advance!

 

[reeves_toy]

the only thing that i might see as a problem. is the tire will flair outand on the inside of the rimm the tire might hit the strut or spring perch

 

[CanMP5]

Well, I am not worried about the tire hitting the spring perch or strut cause people can fit 215s under our wheel well...

I guess my concern is how well the tire will hold on the rim under turns!

 

[CanMP5]

Oh yeah if the sidewall bulges on the side, how will that affect my handling?

 

[twilightprotege]

just get 215/45/16 falkens. keeps the same rolling diameter and fit just fine

 

[CanMP5]

Thanks for the reply...

I just checked the Falken website and checked out the specs on the tire you suggested, but like I mentioned they're for 7.0" - 8.0" rim width. So I guess you're telling me it wouldn't matter on our 6.0" width rims?

Sorry, if its repetitive I just wanna get it right!

 

[twilightprotege]

they fit just fine....it's certainly not optimal having them on 6" wide rims, but they work just fine.... a user on here by the name of [cruzer] has them. they look just fine.

that'll be what i'm getting when my originals go slick