14x7 rims

[rmp2711]

I have these 14x7 rims and wondering if 195/45/14 tires can be mounted on them. checking around on this site I see that 5, 5.5, and 6 inch rims are being used for these tires but no mention of 7in. Can they be mounted on 7 in. rims? If so does any one know the width of these tires. I would like to put these on my 90 Festiva,( stock suspension) but I thinking that maybe 7 in. rims would be to wide. I plan on converting to studs and lugs, and using wheel spacers,but before I spend the money for the tires, studs,lugs, and spacers I would like to find out if these rims and tires would be to wide to put on my car.

[oxbrain]

All of the pages I've seen say that the ideal for 195 width tires is 6"-7"

So you should be fine as long as the backspacing on the wheels lets the tire clear the spring perches.

[rmp2711]

Thanks for your input. I think I'm going to have a problem clearing the spring perches but wouldn't you think if I add a spacer I should be Ok? As long as the spacer I use isn't to thick.

[25Horseplay]

I be concerned the wheels would stick out of the wheel wells. I have 14x6 and they are just inside the wells, I would have to look at the clearance on the spring perches.

[rmp2711]

I did mount a rim without a tire on the rear. Although it did not rub or hit anything, it was really close. I'm afraid when the tire is mounted I will have a problem. I don't see anyway to correct this but to add a spacer. As far as the front is concerned I don't know if I'll have the same problem.

[oxbrain]

Spacers should be fine. I use spacers on my track wheels because the rears rub on the perches. I wouldn't go above 10mm.

[rmp2711]

Not real good with metric. what's 10mm in standard?

[oxbrain]

Just over 3/8"

[Silv3rBull3t]

1 inch = ~25mm so 10/25... -Kyle

[rmp2711]

Thanks to all for your help and info. Now the search begins for spacers that will fit on a festiva. I guess I'll try some auto parts stores and speed shops in the area. Since I'm sure I will install spacers on the rear, should I also use spacers on the front just to keep things even?