Will this tire size work?

[funkedelic]

Looking into buying a new set of wheels and tires. They are nice wheels mounted on winter tires which will be perfect since it should start snowing in a month or so.

The tire size mounted on the wheels is 205/50/16.

Will this be alright on my corolla? I'm on stock suspension, no mods. Don't want to rub and don't want the car to look too high either. (reason why I didn't want 17+)

What do you guys think? Will it be alright?

[azncapcom]

It should be fine, but check the offsets on the rim. I had 205/45/16 on mine and the rim was x7 with an offset of +38 and it did rub a bit, i had to roll the fenders. After rolling the rear fenders, they were fine. However, i wouldn't suggest a wider tire for winter... you're suppose to go narrower for winter so the tire digs through the snow. You dont want the car floating over the snow.

[Buurin]

I think 205/50/16 is too tall.

[azncapcom]

Originally Posted by Buurin

I think 205/50/16 is too tall.

it should only be slightly taller than stock size. cause my 205/45/16 was slightly shorter than stock.

you can use the tire calculator to check.

[Press22]

I think it will work.
If it rubs just get your fenders rolled and then it shouldn't rub anymore. As for height, slightly higher than stock.

[funkedelic]

Thanks for the help. Hopefully it's works out

[PhatRoyale]

From miata.net tire size calculator

Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/45-16 3.6in 11.6in 23.3in 73.1in 867 0.0%
205/50-16 4.0in 12.0in 24.1in 75.6in 838 3.5%

You'll most likely rub since the tire's circumference is 2.5" larger than the near stock spec.

Stick with the 205/45/16 sizing.