Wheel / tire question

[CPSMonteZ34]

Alright guys, I just need some input here:

 

I plan to buy new wheels for my wife's car and use her stock wheels for the winter tires. The stock size is 15x6 and the new wheels are 15x7. I plan to use the stock tires on the new wheels since they have only seen 32k kms so far. Is the diameter of the new wheel at 7" (1" wider) going to pose a significant problem for the 195-55-15 tires?

[97loudcut]

I don't even think they will fit properly...195 is too skinny

[CPSMonteZ34]

I forgot to mention, these aren't for a w-body. They're for her Optra5.

[19Cutlass94]

195 is pretty skinny, Im not sure they would fit correctly. I mean at that point, safety is an issue. Normally 215's and 7" wide rims.

[CPSMonteZ34]

Thanks for the replies. I grabbed my brain from the nightstand and thought I should just check for this information through TireRack.com - it turns out the stock Hankook Optimo H420's have a rim width range that measures 5.5" - 7" so it looks like I'm in the clear. The tread width is 6" overall, so I end up with roughly 1/2" extending on each side of the wheel edge. The ride is comfortable for my wife, so she doesn't want to make it harsh; therefore, no taller wheels for any lower profile tires.

[5speedz34]

WTF is a Optra5?

 

And this should be in Other cars. Section

[Regal_GS_1989]

 

Its the chevy version of the suzuki Reno

[firefighter_0029]

This always helped me.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html