13's on Echo

[2dblo7]

Any issues with running a 13" rim on a 2002 Echo sedan? I'm looking for snow tires/rims for my girlfriends car and found a set on 13's. Height will work out the same, only the width is a little less which should be fine I think?

Any thoughts?
Thanks alot

[soloecho2]

13s should work fine.

[2dblo7]

Crap!
I thought they'd be fine too! The rears fit fine but I'm having issues with the caliper rubbing on the fronts. Too dark right now but I'm gonna see if I can get away with grinding the calipers a little.

[thebarber]

13's wont clear the caliper unless theyre a really wide rim with a low offset (like lenso wheels)

for that matter, some 14's arent like to fit due to weight and offset...

[2dblo7]

No luck, there's no way they're going to fit. Guess you can't always trust the almighty internet!!

[thebarber]

13"x7.5" Lenso VPD wheels, silver and gold on Toyo R888 GG comp 225x45x13

[2dblo7]

Well, these particular rims won't fit, haha. It would come down to offset/backspace/rim width of course. Just no luck for these steelies.

[dreedraffs]

01-05 Echos have biiger brakes than 00. Most 13's rims won't fit. Anyway, why would you put 13s on the car?

[2dblo7]

I was looking for snow tires and came across a nice set from a Tercel on 13" rims, got a few mixed responses and just figured I'd take the chance(the price was right).
My Echo knowledge is not as great as my Tacoma knowledge, I never woulda bought the wrong rims for my truck!

[finboy]

where in bc are you?

check the local miata forums... used winter tire/wheel pkgs in 14 inchers are cheap

[2dblo7]

I'm in South Surrey. I'll check the Mazda forums, thanks for the tip.