What size Tirs and rims?

[crudlife66]

I have a 2001 PT Cruiser base model,Inferno Red,clear pearl coat,factory wheels and tires.I am not good with car parts,etc,I want to buy some new rims and tires,nothin crazy expensive(1000)range,What size rims fit this model?

[808]

If you want to keep the Base Model specs and look, then the rims you'll be looking for are:

Size: 15"
Offset: ~ +35 to +40
Bolt Pattern: 5x100

The Base Model tires are:

P195/65R15

If you want to completely upgrade them by "Plus Sizing," look for rims with the same offset and bolt pattern as above:

For 16" rims, you'll be looking for tires in this size: 205/55R16
17" rims: 205/50R17 or 225/45R17
18" rims: 225/40R18
19" rims: 225/35R19

The size tires shown are a base guideline to keep the overall tire diameter as close as possible to the stock diameter to maintain an accurate speedometer/odometer.
Of course, the larger rims you get, the more expensive it will be. Also, the larger the rims, the smaller the sidewall of the tires, so there'll be less protection for those rims and way less comfort for the ride!

[Travis2k7]

Originally Posted by 808

For 16" rims, you'll be looking for tires in this size: 205/55R16

Yep that's what I run... Toyo Spectrum 205/55R16 Store

[Windancer]

Originally Posted by crudlife66

I have a 2001 PT Cruiser base model

As you can see by my sig and my gallery I went with 225/50/16 tire and thay fit well. My rims are made for a FWD PT and I get greater hndling.
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