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OriginalName52
12-07-2002, 12:15 PM
Using discount tire direct's program for finding a plus sized wheel/tire combination, it says that a 16" wheel can go on tires
205/50-16
205/55-16
215/50-16

Now, forgive my ignorance, but doesn't a 205/50-16 have a smaller diameter than a 205/55??
I thought the point of the plus sizing scheme was to increase the size of your wheel while keeping your tire's diameter the same to get a lower profile and better handling.... ??

-O

IceD out N CALI
12-07-2002, 02:10 PM
205 50 16 is almost the same as the stock diameter-and yes it does have a smaller diamter than the 205 55 16's but then that would be a little bigger than stock tire/combo:)

goy091
12-10-2002, 07:43 PM
use 205/50/16 or 215/45/16 thatll get you closest to the stock wheel size.