Q's: Tire size, need help please

[Race94]

Hey guys,
i bought some BBS rims, they had 225/45/16
I am going to replace the tires because they are worn out, my question is:
What size should i put on them? I want to put in ---/55's because the fender gap is too big but i am unsure about width, i want something that provides good performance, will 205 suck?

I was thinking on putting on some:
HAnkook Ventus HR II 205/55/16 or 225/55/16
OR
Falken ZIEX 205/55/16 or 215/60/16

Wich of these would you put on?? Or what other size would you recommend me?

 

[wret]

Do you know the wheel width and offset?
Do they fit well with the 225's?

 

[Race94]

Not sure, how can i check that?
The rims have no model # but they came with 225's

 

[2.4 turbo Hyped]

I believe if Im not mistaken that the rims are 7 inches wide therefore your best choice would be the 225/55/16.

 

[wret]

Right. You would pick up about 0.8 inches diameter with 225/55/16's. Just be sure you have the clearance for them. They will make your speedo off 3.5% though.

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