# S14 SE 5 lug rims width

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [February 10, 2004, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545 "2004-02-10T06:42:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Souljourner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/1 "2004-02-10T06:42:55Z")

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Hey guys,

Any idea how wide the rim is? Is it a 7 inch wide or 7.5 inch wide?

I’m in the process of purchasing new rubber for them and I was wondering if it can fit 225 tires.

Thanks so much.

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**Author:** ![Souljourner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/2 "2004-02-10T08:14:29Z")

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> [@philip\_240sx](#):
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> S14 (5lug) alloy wheels are 16x6.5. IMHO a little too narrow for 225’s.

damn

I thought it was at least a 7 inch… but since it’s from phil, it must be right… hmm ☹

do you think 215’s would fit?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/3 "2004-02-10T09:30:37Z")

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Stock is 205 so 215 is 10mm wider so thats 5mm on each side which isnt  
much. I had 215’s on the stock 7 spoke S13 rims and they were fine.

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**Author:** ![Souljourner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/4 "2004-02-10T10:19:10Z")

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> [@philip\_240sx](#):
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> No word of a lie… the specs are right from the 1995 240SX FSM.
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> 225’s ‘can’ be fit on 6.5" wide rims, however the sidewalls will bulge outwards a bit. Generally this is not good for handling… the tires will feel a bit sloppier and turn-in will not be as crisp. 215/55R16’s are available but many still spec a 7" wide rim. However, I think they would probably be a good compromise between width & performance on the stock 6.5" wide rims.
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> If you can afford it, buy some high perf. summer tires (ie. Falken Azenis, Toyo T1-S, Kumho Ecsta, etc). They will make all the difference. 😃

yeah I’m thinking of installing 215 size Azenis on the stock rims… anyone here have this combo and have some thoughts to share?

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**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/5 "2004-02-10T19:30:11Z")

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Go 205, as phillip stated they will be sloppy.

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**Author:** ![imported\_deeznutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e79b87/32.png) [@imported\_deeznutz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_deeznutz)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2004, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-se-5-lug-rims-width/80545/6 "2004-02-10T20:38:07Z")

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225 will fit. they will not be flush with the rim tho.  
They will act as good rim protectors

funtion over form 😉

-deez