18" Alloys To 16" Steel Winter Rims?, Is it Possible? Options

[Nicegy525]

Nothing came up in my search so I figured Id ask away.

Can I buy some 16" steel rims and put some winter tires on and not alter the speedo or odo readings?

My GTS has the 18" alloys, but I dont want to put winter tires on them.

If it is possible, what size wheels and tires do I need to fit and not screw up the speedo/odo?

[kevin231]

i got 16" rims tire size p205/60r16. make sure the rim size is 16X7 to clear the calipers

[AConns]

i got 16" rims tire size p205/60r16.  make sure the rim size is 16X7 to clear the calipers
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tirerack.com has the package with 6.5's will that make a diff you think??

[guitardudez_09]

i was lucky on the winter issue i bought the DE Cvt then slapped a pair of 18 inch ASA AR9's on with some low pro's n now i just kept the stock 16s for the winter tires....but im sure you could go to mitsubishi and get them to install a pair of 16s on if you bought them....looks more decent with the caps then plain black steel...

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[kevin231]

i was told it needs to 16X7 i'm not 100% sure though

[freakingwilly]

i was lucky on the winter issue i bought the DE  Cvt then slapped a pair of 18 inch ASA AR9's on with some low pro's n now i just kept the stock 16s for the winter tires....but im sure you could go to mitsubishi and get them to install a pair of 16s on  if you bought them....looks more decent with the caps then plain black steel...
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Only the GTS comes in a CVT transmission. All other models are either stick or full automatic.

tirerack.com has the package with 6.5's  will that make a diff you think??
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Half an inch is still half an inch. If the gap is too close to the calipers, then the inside of the rim will rub/grind against the caliper and damage your rim.

[Nicegy525]

would 205/55/16 make a difference? or 205/65/16?

[Lancer4Life]

Only the GTS comes in a CVT transmission.  All other models are either stick or full automatic.
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You sure willy??? I got the 08 Lancer SE and mine is CVT... I don't have the paddlieshifters though so maybe thats what your talking about??

[freakingwilly]

You sure willy??? I got the 08 Lancer SE and mine is CVT... I don't have the paddlieshifters though so maybe thats what your talking about??
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Positive. The paddle shifters are just a nice perk of the GTS. The CVT has no shift shock, so you can't tell if the car is shifting or not. It feels like one giant variable gear (hence the CVT name).

If you have Drive, 2, and L... then you have an automatic. If you have D with +/-, then you have the CVT.

EDIT: Noticed you said SE... the US versions are different. Only the highest end model, GTS, has the CVT transmission. The SE might have the CVT.

would 205/55/16 make a difference? or 205/65/16?
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A 55mm sidewall is thinner than a 65mm sidewall (obviously). The bigger the sidewall, the quieter the ride will be. Plus you have extra cushion for your rims so that protects them from potholes too. Helps in the snow too.

[Lancer4Life]

Positive.  The paddle shifters are just a nice perk of the GTS.  The CVT has no shift shock, so you can't tell if the car is shifting or not.  It feels like one giant variable gear (hence the CVT name).

If you have Drive, 2, and L... then you have an automatic.  If you have D with +/-, then you have the CVT.

EDIT: Noticed you said SE... the US versions are different.  Only the highest end model, GTS, has the CVT transmission.  The SE might have the CVT.

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Ok cool, must be a Canadian thing, because mine is definitly a CVT

[EngRWW33]

I thought that the offset is what kept the wheel away from the caliper, in which case the 1/2 inch would mean thinner tire not closer to the caliper... PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong

[Nicegy525]

A 55mm sidewall is thinner than a 65mm sidewall (obviously).  The bigger the sidewall, the quieter the ride will be.  Plus you have extra cushion for your rims so that protects them from potholes too.  Helps in the snow too.
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I was more concerned about throwing off the speedo/odo with a larger or smaller rolling diameter.

[Nicegy525]

I thought that the offset is what kept the wheel away from the caliper, in which case the 1/2 inch would mean thinner tire not closer to the caliper... PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong
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16x7 7 is the offset

205/55/16 55 is the profile series.

Two separate things

[EngRWW33]

16x7  7 is the offset

205/55/16  55 is the profile series.

Two separate things
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NO, 7 is the width of the wheel. Not the offset.

[eraser_rx]

GTS has a larger diameter brake disk....i don't know if you can put 16" steelies.....inform yourself first....

at worst, get 17", and get lower profile accordingly

if you have the right overall diameter (wheel + rubber) then it shouldn't affect your speedo reading

try this if you don't know what i'm talking about http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[phalenCAN]

The dealership was going to sell me 16X6.5 steel wheels, except they wanted $99 per rim... Ive been to like 5 tire shops and they all say 6.5 will fit. 42mm is the stock offset. 5X114.3 is the lugnut pattern those are also important numbers to match.

[YeOldeLancer]

So will a 16X7 45mm offset fit on an 09 GTS?

[YeOldeLancer]

would 205/55/16 make a difference? or 205/65/16?
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You have to take into account load handling on a thinner profile tire for a smaller rim. if you're downsizing, the air pressure and the tire might not be able to handle the weight of the car but if you're up sizing, then you're ok.

[phalenCAN]

So will a 16X7 45mm offset fit on an 09 GTS?
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Yes, as long as the lug nut pattern is 5X114.3.

I would say the minimums for tire ratings would be 87 and Q. But your best off getting as close to the same diametre as the stock tire, which is 205/60/16 or 215/55/16.

[Nicegy525]

The dealership was going to sell me 16X6.5 steel wheels, except they wanted $99 per rim... Ive been to like 5 tire shops and they all say 6.5 will fit. 42mm is the stock offset. 5X114.3 is the lugnut pattern those are also important numbers to match.

that was the info ive been searching for. thanks!