Stock Rims with 205/55/R16's

[xxkingeexx]

Hi good people of the forums.
I'm in a real bind here. As many have experienced, I'm having a very difficult time locating snow tires for my Protege 5. I'm using the stock 195/50/R16's right now on the same rims.

I ask you... can I use 205/55/R16's on the stock rims? I realize that this will throw my speedometer off a little, but there seems to be a plethora of this tire available locally, where as I am having a crazy time trying to find a reasonably priced 195...

Cost is an issue, so it's important that I can use my stock rims and not have to invest in newer rims.

Your thoughts on this are greatly appreciated.

 

[Protege52003]

should be no problem and will fill in the wheel gap a little if you are not dropped!!!!!!

-R

 

[xxkingeexx]

Thanks for the quick reply!

The car is stock everything...and hasn't been dropped at all. It's funny, every time I call a shop about the 195/50/R16's they laugh... and tell me that size is very difficult to find. Like I need a reminder! (eek2)

I've got an early start tomorrow to get these 205/55/R16's mounted on those stock rims. Hopefully things go smoothly...

Thank god for these forums and the great help!

 

[Protege52003]

no problem........post some pics with them on. sure it will look nice!

-R

 

[MaxPower]

Your speedometer will read 5% lower. So if the speedometer reads 60mph, you'll actually be traveling 63mph. That's assuming the speedometer is accurate. Given that most speedometers read a little higher than normal, the larger tire might even correct the error in the speedometer.

 

[raserx]

I bought 205/50 -16 snows from Tirerack.com for the stock rims a few weeks back and they fit fine. My car is lowered as well. Oddly enough, they told me that customers who bought 195/55-16's reported rubbing on the struts and didn't want me to order that size.

 

[R-X-R]

ya, its hard to find these tires i got my snow tire from dealership for $84 a piece. Hankook Icebear.

 

[xxkingeexx]

So I ended up with a set of winter Hankook's - 205/55/R16. They ride a little more comfortably than the old tires that I had on the car. I found them for $78 a tire... so overall I'm happy with the days events.

Thanks for taking the time to reply!

 

[Matt V]

205/50/16 ftw.

 

[MonkeyBone]

Biggest snow tires i've seen on a P5, is in a parking lot near where I live. I looked at the car from far away and noticed that he's not dropped but still, tires are way in the fenders..

I read on the tire, 205/65/15...I know yes it's not the OEM wheel...but hey, it's some freaking big tires!!!

I'm sure it rubbed everywhere...