Hello all, do you guys know what size of tire will fit for 16X9.5 wheels I purchase a Epsilon wheel 16X9.5 for back and front is 16X8.5 but what size of tire will be right for E9
Tire size
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Without knowing the offset we would just be guessing, those are awfully wide wheels.
Hi Chris, it was used and seller didn't know and I don't know how to fined it if I take a picture back and front will you tell it is Epsilon wheel and I pay over 2 grand they are very nice wheel but little to wide.
These two sites gives you an idea of the tire size, and offset.
put the original tire size first and then add the a few 16"s to see what comes close.
on the offset measure the back space and go from there.
Wheel Offset Calculator
Use our wheel offset calculator to visualize the new tire position when changing wheel and tire sizes. Convert wheel offset and backspacing to calculate the correct setup for your vehicle.
@BarryG runs:
Toyo R1R
215/45/16 front
225/45/16 rear
16x8 & 16x10 bbs rs
My guess is that your front 8,5" will be too wide, and after that it comes down to having very exact ETs, there won't be much room to play with in either direction.
Can you post a picture or two of your wheels?
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This is the FAQ you need.
e9coupe.com
Wheel + Tire Sizes / Options
14" Wheels Tire Size Chart > 175/14 –- dia. 24.7”, width 7" / tread width 4.8", circ 77.7”, rev / mile = 834 195/70-14 -– dia. 24.7”, width 7.9" / tread width 5.7", circ 77.7”, rev / mile = 839 205/70-14 -- dia. 25.1", width 8.2" / tread width 6.7", rev / mile = 821 225/60-14 -- 24.7”, width...
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Here's how to find offset
Thank you my friend now I learn
Hello, Thank you for sharing your knowledge there is the pix and the wheel is 3 peace I can make front 8" and the back 10" wide like you see at the picture 8.5" wheel the leap is 0.5 wider than 9.5" wheel what do you think 10" on back and 8" on front
this is NOT a simple answer - it greatly depends on the suspension. i believe that @BarryG is running a coilover suspension, which is significantly narrower than stock springs or Carl Nelson lowering springs, and is adjustable ... which will allow wider wheels and can create a lower stance. at a minimum, you also need to look at rolling your fender lips and either use a negative camber plate or an adjustable camber plate. those of us who have run 7" fronts with 205/55-16" tires have faced catching the fender lips and ruining tires, but worse causing damage to the fender / paint job.
@Candia4441 you have asked what tire fits on a 9.5" / 10" wheel. my advice is to spend some time on tirerack and look at the specs of tires as they list what size wheel widths they fit. i also recommend that you spend some time on the FAQ - tire sizes - listed in my signature below. the tire diameter most people use is 24.7" to 24.9" - as we all know, bigger wheel diameter requires lower profile tires - this comes into play with the width and profile series to determine tire diameter. the lower profile within a similar width generally creates a wider contact patch on the ground ... which means the shoulders of the tires are squarer - this causes contact with the inner fender or the suspension.
in my humble opinion, unless you are going to do some significant suspension modifications, i would NOT go to those widths ... but that is your call, i just hope you don't create damage
@Candia4441 you have asked what tire fits on a 9.5" / 10" wheel. my advice is to spend some time on tirerack and look at the specs of tires as they list what size wheel widths they fit. i also recommend that you spend some time on the FAQ - tire sizes - listed in my signature below. the tire diameter most people use is 24.7" to 24.9" - as we all know, bigger wheel diameter requires lower profile tires - this comes into play with the width and profile series to determine tire diameter. the lower profile within a similar width generally creates a wider contact patch on the ground ... which means the shoulders of the tires are squarer - this causes contact with the inner fender or the suspension.
in my humble opinion, unless you are going to do some significant suspension modifications, i would NOT go to those widths ... but that is your call, i just hope you don't create damage
Hello My friend, thank you so much that you spend all this time to explain me I hope I can make it up for you I am glad we have nice people like you in this community and I have one more question is it common to use a 15" wheel on front and 16" on back I fined a 15"X7 with good price that I can buy and can use my 16"X8.5" for back what do you think thank you in advance
not really, don't know anybody who has done that - the basic problem is tire compatibility. very few tire manufacturers make the same model of 15" and 16" tires anymore. the 15" are usually 215/60-15 ... if you do find a company that makes both sizes, they generally aren't nearly as good of tires as you can buy in 16"
you may need serious fender flares to get tires that wide into place.
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My coupe has 7" wide wheels with 225 x 60 x 14 and I needed the fender lips rolled.
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