Rims for Rover 45 in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Rover 45 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 14.4 in. (366 mm)
    • Average rim width: 4.9 in. (124 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (203 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 308 kg (679 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.95 hp/mm (0.7 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.44 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 20 in. (508 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 45.2 in. per wheel (1148 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

Original 2001 Rover 45 rim size

  • 1.8i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.4 i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.6 i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TD — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 1.4 i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 1.6 i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 TD — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.4 i 16V — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.6 i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TD — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8i 16V 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 32.1% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    1.4 i 16V 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    2.9 mm to 1 Nm 32.1% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    1.6 i 16V 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 32.1% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    2.0 i V6 24V 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.0 TD 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 32.1%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 32.1%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 32.1%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i V6 24V
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TD
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)

    Quick notes on Rover 45 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 14.6 in. (371 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.1 in. (130 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (203 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 308 kg (679 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.91 hp/mm (0.67 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.59 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 20 in. (508 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 45.8 in. per wheel (1163 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2000 Rover 45 rim size

  • 1.8i 16V — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.4 i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 TD — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.6 i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 14 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8i 16V — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.4 i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 TD — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 1.6 i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.4 i 16V — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i V6 24V — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 TD — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.6 i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8i 16V 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.4 i 16V 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    2.9 mm to 1 Nm 32.1% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    2.0 i V6 24V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 TD 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    1.6 i 16V 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 32.1% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.4 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 32.1%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i V6 24V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 TD
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 14
    (114 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 32.1%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)