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Originally Posted by venturaII
The argument is additionally made by some that a 225 is too big for a 7" rim, but again, not the case with this combo...check out TireRack's sizing and you'll see a 7" rim is right down the middle for a 225/50, and is what they use as a base for all their measurements.
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I have 16x7 rims too and I was considering the tire dimension (205/55 vs. 225/50). Truth is that TireRack and tire manufacturers suggest a 225 size on a 7" rim. Nevertheless, I've seen pictures of this combination and I don't like it. Especially on particular tires I was considering. I think that this size is based on some general "rule" mainly for ordinary cars and there was never a differentiation for sports oriented cars. Besides, the 205 tire is lighter and given that the grip difference is very small it seems to me a better option.