Sonic03l

I am looking to get some winter tires for my 99 Maxima SE. I know the stock tire size is 215/55/16, but I was wondering if 205/55/16's would work on the stock Maxima rims. The 205's would be a little narrower and a slightly shorter in diameter, but other than that would I have any issues? I have found a good deal on the 205's, so that is why I am considering that size.

mzmtg

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While they are the wrong size, and will throw off your speedo readings, they will fit on the wheels just fine.


...also they may cause your car to explode.

MilesA

That size should fit with no problem, except your speedometer will read about 2% fast. You could also try 205/60-15. These would be slightly larger in diameter than stock. Your speedometer would read slightly slower.

Try this tire calculator:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Bman

If it's only 2% that's fine, as within 3% is usually the tolerance. I think either the 55 or 60 would be fine, although I'm not sure 205/60-16 is all that common(?). Just don't tell the shop it's for a Maxima though (if they care at all) because tire shops usually don't like "downgrading" tires in some way.