Tire size? help.
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I wouldn't use that tire size (205/55/15) on my car only because of aesthetics. I think it looks funny to have bigger than normal sidewalls. But that's just me.
But you could use either 205/40/16 or 205/45/16 for your wheels. I'd just recommend the 45 series tire to save your wheels if you live in an area where potholes are common.
But you could use either 205/40/16 or 205/45/16 for your wheels. I'd just recommend the 45 series tire to save your wheels if you live in an area where potholes are common.
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Originally Posted by randomtask77
I wouldn't use that tire size (205/55/15) on my car only because of aesthetics. I think it looks funny to have bigger than normal sidewalls. But that's just me.
205/55/15's...anyone else think it doesn't look "normal"?
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Originally Posted by OSX2000
It wouldn't. True, it takes a hair more power to roll the wheels around, but the speed increase compensates for the most part.
Sluggish? That's one hell of a no.
Sluggish? That's one hell of a no.
A 205/55x15" is even taller at 23.9". Right now I run a 205/50x15" and it is 23.1" in diameter which helps shorten the final drive and make the car accelerate quicker.
You might not notice all of this using a butt dyno, but it is already proven.
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From: Not so Sunny Cali
Originally Posted by OSX2000
Define normal.
205/55/15's...anyone else think it doesn't look "normal"?
205/55/15's...anyone else think it doesn't look "normal"?
JFWY mang, but honestly that does look a little chunky for my tastes.
"Normal" being having the desired tire width with the appropriate sidewall height that equates to a similar overall tire diameter to the OEM specifications.
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If I don't notice it, than the difference is negligible enough to be ignored. I might even bump up to 205/60/15 next year. I'm only lowered an inch, so I doubt it'd rub.
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Originally Posted by OSX2000
If I don't notice it, than the difference is negligible enough to be ignored. I might even bump up to 205/60/15 next year. I'm only lowered an inch, so I doubt it'd rub.
Not everyone is building their car to be MAd FAsST y0!
Not everyone is building their car to be MAd FAsST y0!
And no I don't expect everyone to be building a race car, but also be responsible when giving out information. It would be like me saying flames coming out of your exhaust help propel your car faster. It increases your 1/4 mile times by a whole .1 seconds!
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