Would a 205/50/16 or a 195/55/16 do or look better? When it comes to tyres I am completely lost. I am looking for a smaller tire then factory and I don't really want a small rim with a lot of tire.

Thanks in advance.

You don't want to change the circumference. Why do you want a smaller tire. Do you mean a shorter sidewall?

You don't want to change the circumference. Why do you want a smaller tire. Do you mean a shorter sidewall?

Yes the smaller side wall is what I met. I just don't want to go to the 16 inch rim from the 17 and have a mud tire look.

Tire fitments for 16" and 17" wheels listed by overall diameter (smallest first):

205/40-17
215/40-17
205/50-16
205/45-17
195/55-16
215/45-17

Highlighted sizes are stock fitments.

Smaller diameter means more wheel gap and shorter sidewalls mean increased exposure of wheels to pot holes.

I take it you have 17 inch rims with the 205/45/17 tires. If you wanted a shorter sidewall you could step up to 18 inch rims like on the Works, however this will make for a stiffer ride. Like the Caveman said shorter sidewalls will make you feel the potholes even more!

Would a 205/50/16 or a 195/55/16 do or look better? When it comes to tyres I am completely lost. I am looking for a smaller tire then factory and I don't really want a small rim with a lot of tire.

Thanks in advance.

I like the way you have included the spelling, tyre and tire:)

Yeah I like to mix it up alittle lol. I didn't even realize I did that! Anyways thanks for the information!

Does anyone have any picture of there rims and tire combos?

Like the Caveman said shorter sidewalls will make you feel the potholes even more!

Not only will it make you feel them more, but you run the risk of bending a rim too if the pothole is a good un!
Ive damaged two rims up to now on 50 profile tyres due to poorly maintain road surfaces. £300 each!

Not only will it make you feel them more, but you run the risk of bending a rim too if the pothole is a good un!
Ive damaged two rims up to now on 50 profile tyres due to poorly maintain road surfaces. £300 each!

So basically I should stay with the stock fitment for the best protection. Go to a 50 for a smaller sidewall but run the risk of rim damage due to crap roads ... By George I think I've got it! Would still love to see some pictures!

215/45/17 means the width of the tire is 215 mm. The 45 means the sidewall is 45% of the width, 215. So 215 X 45% is 96.75 mm in the sidewall height. So a 50 series tire will make the side wall slightly taller than a 45 series if factoring in the same width. Obviously the last number 17 is the wheel size.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=162272&d=1314729204

This is my 08 R56 S with 215/45/17's Highlight the line right click and go to.

sorry, I meant 205/45/17. Oops!