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Originally Posted by mikehallbackhoe
I researched rim width, but never found an answer. will running the same size tire on a wider rim lower the heighth of the tire.
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Depends on the situation.
Ideally the sidewall is near vertical, and the tyre isn't stretched out or pinched in to fit the rim.
If I look at my own tires, 205/55R16, these may be fitted on 5.5 to 7.5 in wheels according to
Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing so that's 5 rim widths.
Even though the fitment might be totally fine, a wide rim will angle the sidewalls out , while a narrow rim angles the sidewalls in, both giving a marginally lower sidewall height (when measured vertically).
Starting with a pinched-in situation, a wider rim might pull the sides more vertical.