Wheel rim width -advice please

[Geraldy212]

I currently have 225/45-17 summer tyres fitted. Am planning to purchase 205/55-16 winter tyres, fitted to steel rims. However, the steel wheel supplier is offering a choice of 6.0 or 6.5 rim width. Which one of these would be the best choice? I believe most normal winter tyres will have the flexibility to fit both, but which width should I go for? Is one better that the other? Thanks in advance.

 

[shady-ninja]

obviously 6.5 is the one to go for to clear your calipers but you need to check the offset as well.

 

[MartayMcFly]

205 is going to be a bit wide on a 6" wide wheel, isn't it? An also, will need to make sure you clear the brakes (though don't think that'll be an issue with the right offset).

 

[Geraldy212]

I have standard Audi alu wheels (horrible I know) and for the moment bog-standard brake calipers. Any problems with 6.5? I am not sure of the offset of the steel wheels, but assume they are standard too. Will need to check this.