Hello,

I have a 2004 civic hybrid and purchased 16 inch rims 6.5" width +45mm offset. I'm noob at wheel / rim fits but saw a good deal on ebay and purchased the rims. Now I need to find tires that meet the following and I'm having trouble determining the best fit.

• 1 priority - would like to fill tire well to max without rubbing issues
• 2 priority - would like to align wheel with the side of the car instead of the sunken tire look
• 3 priority - would like as much width as possible due to wet conditions

Car is not lowered.

Tire mechanic told me 205/50/16 would be my best bet and that I might need to think on tire spaces(?) for aligning the tires with the side of the car. But he said that will make my tire near stock diameter which is one thing I hate about my current tires... I asked him if 205/55/16 would fill the well better and he said I'd most likely have rubbing issues but he didn't seem to confident on that; so now I'm unsure which way to go.

Can anyone help with advice?

Thanks

 

stretch the tires, get spacers.

 

I went to discounttire and after selecting my vehicle the site is telling me that the following should work:

205/50-16
205/55-16
215/50-16

So does this mean I most likely won't have rubbing issues? I'm thinking of going for the 205/55-16 if that is the case.

 

Id go with the 205/50. Aftermarket wheels with big tires just looks weird. A lower profile tire will give it a little slicker and sportier look.

 

Does sound like 50s would be sportier. I still want to fill the tire well without rubbing (and without lowering the car) which is why I'm seriously thinking of the 55s. I would like to take the car to do more outdoorsy stuff so don't mind looking odd so much as long as it is a more durable ride. And I can't confirm if it's going to rub or not. Costco is saying once they put the tire on, I can't return it if it rubs. Not sure if other tire companies have the same policy.

 

I did 205/55/16 yesterday. I really like how it turned out.

Here's a picture: