Hello,

I did a search, but I didn't really find anything. Can we fit 205/50/16s on the stock rims?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Sorry, I should have put this in the suspension forum...

 

i dont think so because i think that all 01-03 protege's and p5 have 195/60/15...so im not sure about fitting them on stock rims...if u find out lemme kno

 

Oh, I was pretty sure that I read 195/50/16 on the tires.

 

oh wait....maybe im wrong i think it is 195/50/16....

 

They'll fit

 

it will really depend on the brand of tire......and to give you some more information....go and read this thread....

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...threadid=19459

 

this topic has been beat to death on the board before.... do a search.

As long as the tire is close in size someone can likely mount it on the rim for you. It is up to you to do some research on the tire you are mounting on the rim.

In what I have looked at, most manufacturer's recommend a rim that is 6.5" or greater in width for a 205 tire. The ones that come stock on the Proteges are 6.0" wide rims.

Can you mount the tire... sure.... should you? your call.

 

I just put 205/45wr/16's from Tire Rack. They are Yokohama Prada Spec 2's. They are excellent. better traction, smoother and quiter. We'll see about treadwear but I will be at the auto-x here in S.D. They fit no problem. look mean too.

Kyle Lancaster

 

you'll be fine with Sumitomos HRTZII's 205 50 16 fit perfectly.
get them at tire rack for $84, what a steal!!!
I have them in place of stock SP5000's.
P5 will have a little more grip and high speed stability (more stabile at speeds over 70mph) also P5 will soak bumps and road imperfections, in cornering it feels more stabile and grippy.
You'll lose a bit of acceleration and a little bit of steering quickness, but you'll have better starts on wet surface (no spin zone)

 

I have my winter tires (205/50wr16 Pirelli Wintersport 210s) on my stock wheels and they fit great. They actually perform better than the stock dunlops in the cold as well, although aren't the best for deep snow and ice...

 

Thanks for all the replies, I'm looking at using the Bridgestone RE730s in 205/50/16 that are currently on my prelude.