need help with tire size for 16x8 wheels

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kainvamp
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I bought some sport max 501's, and theyre 16x8 +15 offset, but i got z brakes so I know im prolly gonna need about a 15mm spacer to clear them, making it 0 offset. So I'm trying to figure out what tires will fit and look nice when i drop it. I have silk road coilovers also.

I did search alot and i see people using 195/50/16 and 205/50/16 and i wanted to know if that is safe for this or if it is too much of a stretch.

I have the rear fenders rolled and fronts pulled a little.

Any advice will be appreciated.


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Gabes13
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205/50 is barely a stretch you'll be perfectly fine.

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225/50

Ca_Silvia
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on my 16x8s i run a meaty 205/55/16

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Being at 0 offset, you'll need atleat 205/50 or smaller to clear your fenders. Even with them rolled and pulled. I have 16x8 +10 with rolled fenders and I'm using 205/50. It's just a slight stretch enough to clear fenders.


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