Replacing 17" wheels with 16" 2010XR - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

brandy99 · 02-03-2011, 07:05 PM

Hello...has anyone put 16" rims on the 2010 Matrix XR. I'd like to mount 16 snow tires on steel rims for the winter but the dealer is not very helpful - said it probably won't fit. Anyone know for sure??

Gumby1800 · 02-04-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by brandy99

Hello...has anyone put 16" rims on the 2010 Matrix XR. I'd like to mount 16 snow tires on steel rims for the winter but the dealer is not very helpful - said it probably won't fit. Anyone know for sure??

I have the 2010 XR AWD which normally comes with 16" wheels, but I got the Touring package which provides 17" Alloys.

Based on that, 16" wheels should fit your 2wd XR. If I am not mistaken, 16" steel rims should be standard on your vehicle, and like me, you probably have the upgraded Touring package with 17" rims.

I put 16" steel rims with snow tires on my XR AWD and they fit fine.

However, some steel rims vary, so it still would be prudent to have your tire shop test fit a set first to see if they clear the brake calipers.

Hope this helps.

brandy99 · 02-04-2011, 08:24 AM

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

hughc · 09-22-2011, 06:49 AM

Hi There. What size tires did you put on the 16 inch rims? Thank you

Gumby1800 · 09-22-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hughc

Hi There. What size tires did you put on the 16 inch rims? Thank you

Hughc,

I went with 225/50/16" as recommended by my tire shop.
50 series tires are cheaper than 45 and generally better in the snow than a lower profile tire.

They were the closest in diameter to the 215/45/17" (Standard Toyota Size with the upgraded 17" Rim Sport Package).

Hope this helps!

hughc · 09-22-2011, 07:29 AM

Thank you! Where did you get the 16 inch steel rims? Thanks

Gumby1800 · 09-22-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hughc

Thank you! Where did you get the 16 inch steel rims? Thanks

Hughc,

I got the best price for the tires and steel rims at Ontario Auto Market & Tires which has several shops in the Southern Ontario area. I deal with the one in Cambridge (Industrial Road).

Depending on where you live, Canadian Tire also has reasonably priced steel rims. But, any good tire shop should be able to source steel rims for you.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all 16" steel rims are made the same. You should test them for clearance of the brake calipers.