from 15" to ???? (potential problems/issues)

[Speedkitten]

So I looked last night and I have 15". I thought the SE2 came with 16"?? Maybe I have the SE1 with the v6. Will have to go back and look at my paperwork. (stock shows 215/60/15 on the web)

What do the 3 numbers mean???

ANYWAY...

So can I go up to 18" with no issues? Anyone here have an 04' they've done this to for pics/ comments?

I went to discount tire web site (I like dealing with them locally) put in my car and it brough up all the optional sizes I can use. I assume it's only showing me rims with the correct bolt pattern, right?

I really need ya'lls help on this. I don't wanna get robbed/fugged over when I show up at the tire place. I want to learn about all this width stuff so I am not just some stupid girl walking in. lol :lol:

I'll decide on tires once I know what size to look for. KUMHO looks promising.


Here are some I really like. http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/spc01r.s.ang.jpg

These are all teh different size options I was given

Plus Zero
195/65-15
205/65-15

Plus One
205/55-16
215/55-16
225/50-16

Plus Two
215/45-17
215/50-17
225/45-17

Plus Three
215/40-18
225/40-18


THANK YOU in advance~! :handhand:

[DontPassTheFence]

if you currently have the stock 15'' rims with 215/60/R15 then if you went for a 16'' rim then id say go for 215/50/R16, 225/50/R16 would be better

If you go with 17'' rims then id say 225/45R17 (which is nearly a perfect fit!, only one half an inch off the stock tire circumference - which means a minimal speedometer error)

Or, if you want 18'' rims; a 225/40/R18 trie would be nearly perfect as well, only a circumference difference of .2 inches!!

Also, kumho tires are excellent for the price. Im on my second set now and loving them

[Speedkitten]

Yea, they are very reasonable and through all my searches on this and other sites, people sppek highly of them. Since I'm in TX, a snow tire isn't an issue. And I don't need a super speed rated tire. My governer shut me down somewhere around 110, and she won't be racing or anything. I use my motocycle for that. lol

Thanks for your input! I feel smarter already. ;)

[DontPassTheFence]

No prob. Also, if you get a tire any wider than 225mm then it MAY rub the inner fender well, but other than that you should be all good to go :D

[Pte Socks]

definalty, do not go with 18's and the 225. Why buy the larger rim when you not making a fatter tire? Go with 235's for the 18's, hell I even run 235's on the 17' and they run well with no rubbing, even with my Ga lowered