Galactusz

Looks like you guys have already made up your minds about those 225/60/15s all around, our opinions are not going to change that...so go for those if you wish, I already posted my opinion.

dodgestang

I believe I asked a question earlier that needs to be answered in order for your question to be answered. What is the backspacing on the wheels you want to use?

If they have 3.75 you will rub with a 225 60 15

dodgestang

Here is a series of images to help explain it a little bit because you have to look at width and height....not just height

Here are three rims all sitting next to each, different sizes different backspacing (you have to use your imagination a little):


Now...mount those rims on a car...


Now wrap all 3 rims with the same tire


As you can see the wheels with the larger backspacing will hold the tire in more from the right edge. You can do this up until a point where you start running into things on the left side (like suspension parts) and on a 15x7 wheel the magic number is 4.25 backspacing. This will maximize the amount of rubber you can put on the car.

Galactusz

Awesome graphics, Dodgey.

[8D]

ky

ah thats awsome. thanks for making that it made it a lot more clear now...honestly, i dont know what the backspacing is and i cant find it anywhere either. i looked for websites but i cant find any measurements.

ky

ok now, would the darkest blue wheel in your diagram rub in the rear? and would the lightest blue rub in the front?

gothand

I have 225/50/15 on 4.25 BS wheels with a Global West suspension and don't rub. That said, my tires are 13 years old with only about 100 miles on them but I've read that I should change them due to age. I'm thinking a 60 series tire may bea bit better and was hoping to go with 225's but am wondering if 215's will be the biggest I can safely go. Please post what you get and how it works for you.