are 225's too big for 16x6.5 wheels?

[VTECfreak]

are 225's too big/wide for 16x6.5 wheels?

Currently have 205/55R16's on my stock DC5R wheels. Will i lose handling performance if i fit 225's?

Would appreciate if any DC5R owners running 225's on stock wheels can comment on this.

[EuroAccord13]

Not a DC5R owner but I run 225s on DC5R rims which is 6.5 inches wide.

6 to 8 inches are approved widths for 225 wide tyres.

One thing I will have to let you know is that the increase in weight which adds to your rolling resistance, wider thread do generally means better traction.

[BiLL|z0r]

Keep in mind though u'll have to change the profile of the tyre as 55 will put your speedo out. Prolly have to change it to a 50 or so.

I just worked out 50 would still be way to big. 45 would be closer but slightly under size. Try the tyre size calculator posted here several times.

[dc-r]

Not a DC5R owner, am DC2R owner.
told by streching tyre is good for handling.
i guess 225 will loose handling performance.( correct me if i'm wrong )

[SKREMN]

I got told I could only fit 205's on my 16X6.5's
and thats what i got

[STOCK]

It will be fit but dont do it, just buy better quality 205 or if you must go wide 215 tyres for more traction.

[VTECfreak]

Thanks guys. Yeh i think i'll get 205's again, don't want the tyres to stretch over the edge too much.