2G 16" Gram Lights 57C

[talonation777]

Hey guys, I just got a set of Rays Gram Lights 57Cs.
Two rims are 16X7 Offset +38 and two are 16X8 Offset +33.

I have a 1995 Eagle Talon TSI AWD. (Stock tires 205/55R16)

I don't want to screw up the diff or viscous coupler or anything, so if I run two different size tires (225/50R16 and 205/50R16), will I be okay?

I used this website to calculate and compare my overall diameter and circumference: Tire size calculator

My question is, will I be okay running two diferent size tires on two different widths of rims?
Which rims should I put in the front/back?
Is there a better combination of tires that optimize my handling?


Thanks!

 

[projecTSI]

I would suggest running the same size tires on all 4 rims.

 

[rbwtrans]

As long as your total height and runout are equal, you should be good. I also have a similar set up that I'm not yet using (17's). I've done a little research, and the final word is that 1/4 in of tire height difference can harm the viscous couplers.

 

[talonation777]

Is anyone else running two different widths/offsets on their AWD?

These rims are pretty sexy, I don't want to sell them....

 

[meliketoball]

You'll be fine in an open fwd diff. car.