"Glenn Richards" > wrote in message
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> Dan Koren wrote:
> >>
> >> Anyway, back to the original question. Can I get 225/50 tyres on
> >> the A4's standard 16" rims, which currently have 205/55s?
> >
> > It depends on the width of your rims. If you have 8" or 8.5" rims,
> > yes. If you have 7.5" rims, I wouldn't recommend it. If you have 7"
> > rims, it is an absolute no-no.
>
> Without taking the tyres off the rims I couldn't really say. I've spoken
> to my local tyre fitter this morning though and they've said they keep
> both profiles in stock, and they'll quite happily check once they've
> taken the old tyre off the rim.
>
> Is there an accurate way of measuring the rim width while the tyre is
> still on, and the wheel still fitted to the car?


You don't need to!

The rim size and width are usually engraved on the rim ;-)



dk