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Old 07-25-2006, 03:14 PM
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Need a quick answer! What is the tire size for the 16" SE rims?

I just bought a set of factory 16 rims w/o tires and was wondering that is the 'best' tire size thanks guys!
 
Old 07-25-2006, 03:15 PM
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....... 215/55/16
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Old 07-25-2006, 03:17 PM
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Old 07-25-2006, 03:27 PM
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how come some say 215/60-16 or 215/65-16? whats better? is that the wall height? thanks for the quick answer
 
Old 07-25-2006, 03:29 PM
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the oem size is 215/55/16. and yes the 55,60, or 65 is the side wall height. the side wall on a 215/55/16 is 55% as tall as it is wide. and a 215/60/16 is 60% as tall and so on and so on.
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What do you guys think looks the best with a stock height? 55, 60 or 65?
 
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55... that is the stock size and if you get bigger tires it will make for mushier handling and slower acceleration.
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You can also use 225/50/16's if you want something a little wider. I run them on my stock wheels with no problems.

edit - Went back and read your post again, go with 55's. Our wheel gap is big enough stock, no need to make it even bigger. haha
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Old 07-25-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nearthisbridge
You can also use 225/50/16's if you want something a little wider. I run them on my stock wheels with no problems.

Went back and read your post again, go with 55's. Our wheel gap is big enough stock, no need to make it even bigger. haha
Any other opinions on this? So far im sticking with the 215/55-16... But wider is better?! Come on guys i need to go buy a tire! I'm probably going to go with the potenza G 009.
 
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Originally Posted by the_3d_man
55... that is the stock size and if you get bigger tires it will make for mushier handling and slower acceleration.
You're so right i cant believe i overthought that!
 
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