15x7 or 15x8 Magnum 500 wheels with 225/60R15 tires

[Sly_drums]

Hey, wheel question here :blush:

I currently have 225/60R15 tires everywhere on 15x7 American Racing wheels.

The wheels are old, a bit rusted and used but the tires are new (Uniroyal Rain Expert).

I plan to change my wheels for Magnum 500, while keeping my tires. I prefer the same wheel size everywhere.

15x7 seem the way to go but I'd like to try 15x8 if someday I want to buy bigger tires + I like how a 15x8 Mag 500 looks

Do you think 15x8 Mag 500 wheels can match my tires or do I have to go for the 15x7 ?

Thanks !

 

[jorgem2]

Here is a chart that says use 6-8" wide

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/hot-rod-tires/radial-t-a/tire-details#techspec_table

 

[mach71351c]

225/60s are to small for 15/8 wheels. I would go with 15/7s and down the road put 245/60 on all 4 corners.

 

[Boss1Ray]

Hey, wheel question here :blush:

I currently have 225/60R15 tires everywhere on 15x7 American Racing wheels.

The wheels are old, a bit rusted and used but the tires are new (Uniroyal Rain Expert).

I plan to change my wheels for Magnum 500, while keeping my tires. I prefer the same wheel size everywhere.

15x7 seem the way to go but I'd like to try 15x8 if someday I want to buy bigger tires + I like how a 15x8 Mag 500 looks

Do you think 15x8 Mag 500 wheels can match my tires or do I have to go for the 15x7 ?

Thanks !

Agree with other posts Go with the 15x7's and then upgrade later - when you are ready to buy 2 more tire/wheel combos and get the larger tire and 15x8's.

BTW - you can have those American racing wheels refurbished if you'd like. Might keep that as an option if you like them.

Ray

 

[Sly_drums]

Thanks for the input, 15x7 Mags will do it fine

Here is my pony with the current 15x7 AR wheels, not bad (actually they even look good on this photo lol) but I think Magnums will look better.