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Old 03-19-2003, 06:36 PM
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ok, i'm getting 16x7 wheels. is 205/55/vr16 a good tire size if i plan on droping the car 1.5" to 2"?

and as a bonus. what does the v stand for? speed rating?




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you want to get a 205/45/16 tire
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205/45/16
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Default Re: Tire Size? (gambit33)

3.6" sidewall vs. 4.4" sidewall.
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Default Re: Tire Size? (Soundwave)

how about 215/45/zr16?

the difference in sidewall is .2"
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Default Re: Tire Size? (Soundwave)

I just bought rota circut 8's and I was wondering the same thing that is if I could go with a 215 something a little wider. I wonder if they will rub?
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Default Re: Tire Size? (Soundwave)

205/45/16 is the tire u should have like everyone else said, V is the speed rating
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Default Re: Tire Size? (Soundwave)

i have 205 45 16 i would recommend that size also
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or else if you want lower profile, go with 205/40/15
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