Replacement tires for stock rims
08-18-2004, 09:00 AM
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Replacement tires for stock rims
It's time to get new tires.
I was looking at getting 215 55 16's but it seems that that size, along with standard 205 55 16's are the most common and therefore more expensively priced. Then I looked at 215 60 16's and it seems that this size is bit less common and a bit less in price. Obviously, the profile will be taller, but will rub or anything? Anyone use this size?
I was looking at getting 215 55 16's but it seems that that size, along with standard 205 55 16's are the most common and therefore more expensively priced. Then I looked at 215 60 16's and it seems that this size is bit less common and a bit less in price. Obviously, the profile will be taller, but will rub or anything? Anyone use this size?
08-18-2004, 09:09 AM
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I'll take a look at those. Is your's lowered....how is the gappage?
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 V-rated in that size seems to be the most expensive. I guess it varies with the profile.
215 50 16 - $81
215 55 16 - $67
205 55 16 - $62
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 V-rated in that size seems to be the most expensive. I guess it varies with the profile.
215 50 16 - $81
215 55 16 - $67
205 55 16 - $62
08-18-2004, 09:16 AM
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aiight i'm goin to ask a stupid question...in 205 55 16's...wat does the 205 and 55 stand for when talkin about the tires size 
...obviously 16's are 16's... 
...obviously 16's are 16's...
08-18-2004, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by damond
205 55 16
205 is the width in millimeters
55 is the height of the sidewall, determined by percentage of the width (55% of 205).
205 is the width in millimeters
55 is the height of the sidewall, determined by percentage of the width (55% of 205).
08-18-2004, 09:40 AM
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my car is lowered with eibach springs. looks good with the stock rims, but the 50 sidewall looks nicer than the 55 and holds a little better also, i think. is this what you are always going to be riding on? if they are your everyday tires, spend the money. get some michelins or goodyears. try tirerack.com, they're pretty good.
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