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wayko · 03-10-2004, 11:47 AM

i was wondering if anyone know the max tire and rim size the 2001 corolla can hold?

right now i have 175/65/14
i would like to get 16 in maybe 185/65/16

knightbr · 03-12-2004, 07:51 AM

I don't know the exact size but I put 205/55/16 on my 2000 and it is fine except for when I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right it scraps on the inside of the wheel well. There is a plastic part were the upper wheel well meets the lower wheel well. It sounds horriable but it only happens if I am not paying attention backing into a parking spot or pulling out of a parking spot.

Slaughter · 03-12-2004, 10:32 AM

I am wondering myself what is the biggest tire/rim size. the offset and all the info I need for n AE86 :P

***falnfenix*** · 03-12-2004, 11:18 AM

i know a LOT of corolla people who go for 17's...personally, the ride is nicer on 16's and there's less rubbing.

as far as fender rub goes...you CAN roll your(rear) fenders...there's a DIY here: http://vamp.darkravers.net/DIYRollingFenders.cfm

knightbr · 03-12-2004, 01:11 PM

I plan on lowering the car 1.3 inches. I am hoping to not have to roll the fenders simply because I am going to have to pay someone to do this there is no way I will try it.

***falnfenix*** · 03-12-2004, 02:26 PM

you SHOULD be fine with that. i know Vamp dropped his almost 2 in.

wayko · 03-15-2004, 11:31 AM

according to a website i went to i can get 205/45/16

knightbr · 03-15-2004, 12:34 PM

I went with 55's as it only put my odometer out by .6kmh at 100kmh. 45 may drop you enough to increase it significantly. I found a really good website were you can put the orginal tire and then put in the new tire and it tells you the differences. I will have to find it and post it.

Slaughter · 03-15-2004, 12:38 PM

Ooh.. That would be handy

I hope you do find it : )

pureimport · 03-15-2004, 08:46 PM

i have 205/45/16 on my 2000 corolla and its fine. I can turn my wheel left to right and there is absolute no rubbing.

knightbr · 03-16-2004, 11:34 AM

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Here is the site to cacluate tire size.

knightbr · 03-16-2004, 11:37 AM

pureimport - that might be because your tire is smaller then the stock tires the manufacture put on your car. Use this link http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html to see the speed difference between actual and what your odometer is reading.

Slaughter · 03-16-2004, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the link.. That helps