how big of a Rim well fit my 89 camry le .i would like to have 16-18inch rim.

I put 17" Enkei RF-1 with 215/40-17 Yokohama Parada tires on my 95 Camry LE 4-cly. Clearance wasn't an issue. The handling is great now, especially since I just put Eibach Pro-Kit springs on the car. I wish that is got dropped more (there is still 2.5" of wheel gap up front) but the ride wasn't compromised by the addition. I woundn't go any bigger than 17" though, because your car is gettin' older and the money increase over 17" is insane for the small amount of added benefits.

mbiker97: Isn't a 40 aspect ratio a little low? According to my calculations, the closest thing to the orginals (205/65/15) if you want 17" rims are 215/50/15. If you go to a 40 aspect ratio, that may affect the speedometer and odometer. I also have a 95, and was thinking of going with the 50 aspect ratio.

215/50/17 are hard to come by, you will most likely have to go with 215/45/17. I recommend the a520 yoko, if you do not mid the road noise. I just love the handling. Warning, I had to bang the crap out of the rear wheel fender fit the 17" wheel.

In fact, a 215/40/17 wheel and tire combo is 4.37cm smaller in diameter than what it should be. Maybe that's why you're complaining of the 2.5" gap in the wheel well. It would only be about 1.5" if your tires are 215/50/17. Of course, the car will also be a bit higher than what it is now. <br>To calculate diameter of the wheel/tire take the tire width and multiply it by twice the aspect ratio in the form of the decimal, then, add it to the diameter of the wheel in cm (inches x 2.54). So for a 215/50/17 wheel and tire, you should get (215 x .50 x 2) + (17 x 2.54) = 64.68cm. The stock 205/65/15 is 64.75cm. Your 215/40/17 is only 60.38. In terms of the overall rolling circumference, such a tire is off by more than 13.7 cm (4.37 x 3.14). You better speak to whoever recommended that tire size...

Take it from me...a 88 Camry owner.<br><br>16's:<br>205/50 r16<br><br>17's:<br>205/45 r17<br>215/40 r17 (though you might experience a little rubbing with this size, other's have experienced some rubbing)<br><br>18's:<br>Good luck finding tires 215/35 r18<br><br>This applies for both 3s-fe (4 cyl) and 2vz-fe (V6) models.<br><br>tan<br>88 Camry V6 5-speed

Jeff is absolutely correct. Pay attention to your stock size because that is what your speedo is calibrated to. You want your overall circumference to be as close as possible to your stock size--if you want any speedo accuracy. Jeff's calculations and methods are correct.<br><br>Also, when you increase your rim size, the car looks lifted because the tire sidewall(aspect ratio) is smaller. The smaller the sidewall, the larger the fender gaps looks. If you go 17" rims, you may want to change your springs to lower it and help eliminate some of that fender well gap.

True it isn't the right size, however, my stock tires were 195/70-14. Which means the right size would be 225/40-17. The cicumference of the original tires was 77.4, and the new ones are 73.5. Or about 5% smaller so my speedometer is off by about 5% slow. Meaning if the speedo says I'm going 52.5 I'm really going 50.

I also considered money. 225/40-17 cost a whole lot more than the 215/40-17 because the later is also a Honda size so they sell more hence they are cheaper. I am very happy with my choice in tires and wheels. So I know they aren't the right size but they work damn good and I didn't have to screw with the fenders at all, even after I lowered it.

I couldn't get your numbers to work out right. I was getting around 200 with the method it says in the message. I found a site with a calculator on it which seems pretty accurate. It even says which way your speedo is out. <a href=http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html target=new>http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html</a>

I agree, your second point is a definite must if you opt for bigger wheels on your ride. I have a '93 with 17in RS11's and Falken 235/45/17 Ziex rubber. I must say it was money well spent. I noticed a considerable difference in handling especially when I take turns and my smooth ride wasn't compromised either. <br><br> At first I hand them on there without my 1.75 in drop and I was getting all kinds of hell from my friends about how high it looked and that the gap was way to big. They would ask me things like, "hey, when you buy that 4Runner?" It was all in good fun but I must admit without my present drop it did look a bit funny. <br><br> When and if you do lower your Camry I'd go for the 1.75in drop. It goes perfect with 17in wheels because it sits right on top of them and looks very clean. If it were to be any lower it would constantly rub and mess up the tires let alone the fenders. <br><br> If you're curious to see how it looks I have pics in the photo section under "Project 93 Camry". By the way, not only do they look alot better than the stockers but the setup fit perfect without any banging or fender modification. <br><br>SC