Tire Choice
04-30-02 | 11:06 AM
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Tire Choice
I'm going to be picking up some 16x7" rims and I know what tires (read: brand) I'm going to get, but I have one question left.
I'm running a stock GSL-SE with stock suspension setup (pretty much)
I'm wondering which tire size would be better, or if you have any opinions on which one's to get.
I'm looking @ 205 50 16's or 205 40 16's.
I'm running a stock GSL-SE with stock suspension setup (pretty much)
I'm wondering which tire size would be better, or if you have any opinions on which one's to get.
I'm looking @ 205 50 16's or 205 40 16's.
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04-30-02 | 02:03 PM
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Tire Rack saids 205/50 for the 16" I would think 40 series would be pushing it unless the rims have the correct offset to use them even then it takes more to push them along compared to smaller series. also 205 has nothing to do with the width its the 50 that does.
04-30-02 | 02:09 PM
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When I bought my GSL back(long story) it had a SE suspension under it with 16x7s and 205-50-16s. The car had 1" drop Racing Beat springs. It would rub a little when you would turn to the lock on the steering wheel. I never had any problems rubbing driving down the road though.
04-30-02 | 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by crankit
Tire Rack saids 205/50 for the 16" I would think 40 series would be pushing it unless the rims have the correct offset to use them even then it takes more to push them along compared to smaller series. also 205 has nothing to do with the width its the 50 that does.
Tire Rack saids 205/50 for the 16" I would think 40 series would be pushing it unless the rims have the correct offset to use them even then it takes more to push them along compared to smaller series. also 205 has nothing to do with the width its the 50 that does.
crank, example 205/40R16. the 205 is the section width in mm. the 40 would be the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall is 40% of the section width. 205*.4= 82mm. btw, 1 inch = 25.4mm.
myrx, i think a 205 is the widest you can go up front. a 205/45 would be about the same diameter as the stockers, that would be my first choise. with the heavier 16's i prob wouldn't go with the taller 50 series. with the 40's you'd get a little better acceleration but there is a greater chance of rim bendulation (yes, i like inventing words) if your roads are anything like mine.
imo, a good inexpensive tire is the Kumho supra 712.
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