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chikoo · 03-16-2006, 05:57 PM

the question is in the topic heading.

Toyo Proxes4 245x50x16.
Can it fit on a stock 16" wheel?

245/50R16 97V 197250 7.0-7.5-8.5 24 10 25.6 9.8 11.7 1609 44 812

Six-wheeler · 03-16-2006, 06:05 PM

Too wide for the 7" stock rim. They'll probably rub. Besides, they'll bulge way too much, which isn't really safe, not to mention that /50 is too high with that width. Not a good idea IMHO. I'm running 215/55 on my stock 16"s.

Shady

chikoo · 03-16-2006, 06:23 PM

i think the best is

225/55R16 99V 6.0-7.0-8.0

but since there is a 245/50 which in terms of diameter is the same as 205/60, wanted to know if anybody has done this.

Chode6i · 03-16-2006, 06:38 PM

i was going to run that tire... my only thing was i could not find a reasonably priced 245/50 so i went with a 225/55. as far as fitting the stock 16 inch wheel they will not. You will need a 8" rim.

Tire Guy · 03-16-2006, 09:19 PM

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as far as fitting the stock 16 inch wheel they will not. You will need a 8" rim.
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Actually, the 245/50R16 is approved for as narrow as a 16x7 wheel, which the 6 factory wheel is. And it's the same height as the 205/60R16. It's just that being on the narrow end of the wheel-width range will not give you the full performance potential of the 245 width tire. As others have mentioned, running a tire like a 225/55R16 will allow the sidewalls to stand a little straighter and will give you improved handling. Probably better handling than the 245 on a 7 inch wide wheel. Now, put that 245 on an 8 inch wheel and you'll really see a handling benefit!

chikoo · 03-16-2006, 10:42 PM

that said, toyoguy, where would I order this tires from? tireswap.com?

I am not going to auto-x, just spirited driving on streets, and some agressive off/on ramps.

That said, would the steering be better than the 205/60 or lousier i.e. softer?

I hope not.

chikoo · 03-16-2006, 11:06 PM

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
========|=====|=====|======|==========|======|==== ====
205/60-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.7in 80.7in 785 0.0%
245/50-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.6in 786 -0.2%
225/55-16 4.9in 12.9in 25.7in 80.9in 783 0.2%

Stretch · 03-17-2006, 07:25 AM

Who cares if it'll wedge onto the wheel... what in the history of this site has EVER lead you to believe it'll actually fit on the car?!

They might, but it'll be unlikely. And besides, while a 245 might fit on a 7" wheel, it's going to perform rather poorly.

What are you hoping to gain over 225/55/16?

Tire Guy · 03-17-2006, 09:51 AM

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that said, toyoguy, where would I order this tires from? tireswap.com?

I am not going to auto-x, just spirited driving on streets, and some agressive off/on ramps.

That said, would the steering be better than the 205/60 or lousier i.e. softer?

I hope not.
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Why don't you post up your zip code and I'll give you a link to dealers in your area. Try that route first.

As stretch mentioned, you may not even be able to fit the 245 under the wheel wells, so the best option here really is the 225/55. The wider footprint in conjunction with the high performance compounding of the Proxes4 or T1R will give you much better handling than stock. Which translates to improved steering response. I really don't recommend you going with 245/50 on the stock wheel.

randyz · 03-17-2006, 10:39 AM

Before YOU jump to TOYO... Unless it is just a matter of $$$, Look at the Hankook. It is better DRY performance HANDS DOWN and equal in wet and braking as the TOYO. And Only a few dollars more for a performer.
Just a little info. Look at ALL your Options...

03-16-2006, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Six-wheeler Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Posts: 878 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Too wide for the 7" stock rim. They'll probably rub. Besides, they'll bulge way too much, which isn't really safe, not to mention that /50 is too high with that width. Not a good idea IMHO. I'm running 215/55 on my stock 16"s. Shady __________________ Shady I drive too fast to worry about cholesterol. My CarDomain corner 2009 JDM Mazda 6 2.5 MTX #1 (Most people are mediocre by choice. I'm not most people.) 2009 JDM Mazda 6 2.5 MTX #2 (A fool and his money - but it's still his money.) 2008 Mazda Miata (Nothing else matters.) 2005 Mazda 6i MTX (V8s are for the small of mind and short of dick.) 2005 Mazda 6i ATX (Sold. Thanks for the memories!) 1987 Mercedes 300E (Sold. They sure don't make'em like they used to.) 1992 GMC Typhoon (Sold for a song. A lost cause.) 2004 GMC Yukon (Sold. Enough said.) 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLX-i sedan (Mom's. Don't ask.) 1982 Talbot Alpine (Sold after 23 years. Boy was she a tough MoFo!)

03-17-2006, 07:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stretch Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 5,758 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Who cares if it'll wedge onto the wheel... what in the history of this site has EVER lead you to believe it'll actually fit on the car?! They might, but it'll be unlikely. And besides, while a 245 might fit on a 7" wheel, it's going to perform rather poorly. What are you hoping to gain over 225/55/16? __________________ Understand suspensions? Please take the required measurements for my suspension calculator and share them on this site.

03-17-2006, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
randyz Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In or around TEXAS somewhere by JETS Posts: 490 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Before YOU jump to TOYO... Unless it is just a matter of $$$, Look at the Hankook. It is better DRY performance HANDS DOWN and equal in wet and braking as the TOYO. And Only a few dollars more for a performer. Just a little info. Look at ALL your Options... __________________ Yet, THAT'S why I BOUGHT IT

03-16-2006, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
chikoo Mazda Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	the question is in the topic heading. Toyo Proxes4 245x50x16. Can it fit on a stock 16" wheel? 245/50R16 97V 197250 7.0-7.5-8.5 24 10 25.6 9.8 11.7 1609 44 812

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03-16-2006, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
chikoo Mazda Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the best is 225/55R16 99V 6.0-7.0-8.0 but since there is a 245/50 which in terms of diameter is the same as 205/60, wanted to know if anybody has done this.

03-16-2006, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chode6i Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i was going to run that tire... my only thing was i could not find a reasonably priced 245/50 so i went with a 225/55. as far as fitting the stock 16 inch wheel they will not. You will need a 8" rim.

03-16-2006, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
chikoo Mazda Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	that said, toyoguy, where would I order this tires from? tireswap.com? I am not going to auto-x, just spirited driving on streets, and some agressive off/on ramps. That said, would the steering be better than the 205/60 or lousier i.e. softer? I hope not.

03-16-2006, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
chikoo Mazda Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,019 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference ========\|=====\|=====\|======\|==========\|======\|==== ==== 205/60-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.7in 80.7in 785 0.0% 245/50-16 4.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.6in 786 -0.2% 225/55-16 4.9in 12.9in 25.7in 80.9in 783 0.2%