What is the width of the stock 98 SE rims?

[Krunko]

thanks for whoever knows.  did I search but couldn't find the answer.

[HippoSleek]

Size is 16x6.5jj

[boosteds14]

i can second that

[Krunko]

thanks guys.... so 7 inch width would be ideal for 215 or 225 tires?

[HippoSleek]

Basically.  The general rule is 6.5 = 205; 7.0 = 215; 7.5 = 225.

You may be able to fit a 215 onto a 6.5", depending on the actual width (like a Falken Azenis 215 would never fit b/c it is more like a 225, but Kumho 712 would).