Any Tyre fitters or experts in the house?

[T66ORA]

Need some advice please, as i`m getting conflicting information.
Can i fit a 215/45 tyre on a 6J alloy rim? I have bought a couple of tyres on line, but my local fitter said they wont fit, not sure if they are being a bit funny because i have not purchased from them.

[vrooom]

Nope you cantm they are more suitable for 7" wide

[Caulkhead]

You don't say what make but the following table is a good guide for most and that reckons 7-8.5" rim for that size:

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires_101/customizing/...

[T66ORA]

Caulkhead said:

You don't say what make but the following table is a good guide for most and that reckons 7-8.5" rim for that size:

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires_101/customizing/...

Thanks for that, interesting reading, can`t work out why you can fit a 215/50, but not a 215/45???

[Bobley]

Taller side walls mean less curvature for the 215mm tread to meet the 150mm rim.

What diameter are the tyres and what wheels? I need some 215/45R16s to put on 8J 968 rims or I need 6J 968 fronts so I can buy 205s.

Edited by Bobley on Tuesday 19th March 21:35

[T66ORA]

Bobley said:

Taller side walls mean less curvature for the 215mm tread to meet the 150mm rim.

What diameter are the tyres and what wheels? I need some 215/45R16s to put on 8J 968 rims or I need 6J 968 fronts so I can buy 205s.

Edited by Bobley on Tuesday 19th March 21:35

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