Am installing some aftermarket rims 16 X 7 with a 38MM offset..what non-run flat tire size is best for this set up ? Car is currently stock suspension and height....may want to eventually drop it an inch or so but for now it will remina stock as is....thanks

 

205/50-16s fit perfectly on 16x7" wheels, and will easily fit under the fenders, even with the lower offset. They will be slightly shorter than the stock 195/55-16s or 205/45-17s, though. A 215/50-16 would match the diameter of the 205/45-17, but I don't think it's a really common size.

 

Thanks for the reply...will 205 55 16 fit ok with this offset ?

 

+38 offset is at the edge of the range that will fit stock suspension.
If you drop your suspension you run a strong risk of rubbing in the rear wheel arches unless you pick a tire size slightly smaller than stock like 205/50-16.

205/55-16 will fit your rim and not rub for now but it is larger than stock so using your offset and dropping your MINI will result in some rubbing in the rear only.

So 205/50-16 is the best choice overall. 205/55-16 will give you the best selection of tires to choose from and if you don't drop your car for about 3 years you can run them for now until you decide about suspension upgrades.

 

Thanks for all the help !!

 

Like minihune said, 205/50 is the way to go. I'm currently running this size tire with a +38 wheel and the 1" drop of h-sport springs, and I used to get some rubbing in the rears. This has since stopped, probably because the tires wore down some! So it's pretty tight but I wouldn't sweat it. The offset looks great too.

 

So given all this information and choices...the stock size 195 55 16 fits ok also ?

 

Yep. Shouldn't be any problem.