sccsiouxland

Do you think I could get away with a 205/40-16 on a 16 x 6 wheel? All the tire specs say that size is best for a 7-8 inch wheel.

the 40 series tire is the only part I question. I think you would be fine.

I have 205/55/14's on 6" wheels. I've had 225/50/14's on them as well.

so jan, you dont think I would have a problem running these 205/40s on a 6 inch wheel?

What tires are they?

falken Azenis or something similar

Size Load / Speed Item # Meas. Rim Approved Rims OD Section Width RPM Tread Width Tread Depth Weight (lbs) Max PSI (cold) Max Load Reinforced
195/60R14 86H 28352440 6 5.5 - 7.0 23.2 7.9 900 6.6 8/32 18.5 51 1168
205/50R15 89W 28352540 6.5 5.5 - 7.5 23.2 8.2 895 7.6 8/32 21.2 50 1279 Reinforced
205/40R16 83W 28352640 7.5 7.0 - 8.0 22.5 8.5 911 7.2 8/32 18.3 50 1074 Reinforced

The tread width is less than the 205/50/15 which goes a 6" rim pretty easily. The shorter sidewall could create some issues... but I'd give it a try.
Make sure you tip your tire guy though.

I am my Tire guy. LOL. Thanks for the insight. These wheels have a +53 offset so they tuck crazy on the civic. Drove it with the 185/55-16s on it and the tires rubbed a little on bigger bumps.