[sjmuller]

N00b questions:
Both 215/55R16 and 205/60R16 go on the same rime size 16x7?
What about the offset 38 or 45mm? What is it and which one to chose?

The recommended tire size for the Insight EX is 215/55R16. 205/60R16 is narrower in width and has taller sidewalls which will affect the speedometer and handling of the vehicle somewhat. Some people prefer to run narrower wheels with a larger sidewall in winter to improve handling in deep snow and reduce damage from potholes. The first number is the tire width in mm, the second number is the aspect ratio (sidewall height vs tire width) in %, and the third number is the rim diameter in inches.

Wheel offset is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. Tire Rack offers wheels with offsets between +35 mm and +48 mm for the Insight so anything within that range should work

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...=autolinker&url=https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=101

 

[sjmuller]

Thank you. I am looking to go for a Minus One size for tires, which would be 205/60R16. Now I'm seeing wheels with are 16x6.5 and others that are 16x7. I even see 16x7.5.

What are the OEM rim size? How would I know which size is compatible?

The OEM wheel for the Touring is 17x7, however, you can chose anything from 16x6.5 to 16x7.5 if you want to minus size your wheels. All will be compatible with a 215/55R16 or 205/60R16 tire.