Upsizing tire size - non lowered R56
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Upsizing tire size - non lowered R56
Hey guys I been doing some research and am finding lots of mixed info.
I have a non-S MC that came with 175/65/15 tires and just bought a set of 16" S-winder wheels. It didn't come with tires so I'm looking at tire sizes, and not sure which to get for a) same diameter b) comfort c) looks. I don't plan on lowering the car at all.
I'm getting lots of mixed info though:
- Online tire calc says 205/50/16 is the closest in diameter to the 175/65/15. Off by 0.4%
- Tirerack recommends 195/55/16, which is 1.7% off from original.
- Some people on the forums here say to get 205/55/16, which is 3.7% off.
Which should I go with? My gut says 205/50 since I've always used the online calculator in the past. Is there something here I'm missing?
I have a non-S MC that came with 175/65/15 tires and just bought a set of 16" S-winder wheels. It didn't come with tires so I'm looking at tire sizes, and not sure which to get for a) same diameter b) comfort c) looks. I don't plan on lowering the car at all.
I'm getting lots of mixed info though:
- Online tire calc says 205/50/16 is the closest in diameter to the 175/65/15. Off by 0.4%
- Tirerack recommends 195/55/16, which is 1.7% off from original.
- Some people on the forums here say to get 205/55/16, which is 3.7% off.
Which should I go with? My gut says 205/50 since I've always used the online calculator in the past. Is there something here I'm missing?
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Hey guys I been doing some research and am finding lots of mixed info.
I have a non-S MC that came with 175/65/15 tires and just bought a set of 16" S-winder wheels. It didn't come with tires so I'm looking at tire sizes, and not sure which to get for a) same diameter b) comfort c) looks. I don't plan on lowering the car at all.
I'm getting lots of mixed info though:
- Online tire calc says 205/50/16 is the closest in diameter to the 175/65/15. Off by 0.4%
- Tirerack recommends 195/55/16, which is 1.7% off from original.
- Some people on the forums here say to get 205/55/16, which is 3.7% off.
Which should I go with? My gut says 205/50 since I've always used the online calculator in the past. Is there something here I'm missing?
I have a non-S MC that came with 175/65/15 tires and just bought a set of 16" S-winder wheels. It didn't come with tires so I'm looking at tire sizes, and not sure which to get for a) same diameter b) comfort c) looks. I don't plan on lowering the car at all.
I'm getting lots of mixed info though:
- Online tire calc says 205/50/16 is the closest in diameter to the 175/65/15. Off by 0.4%
- Tirerack recommends 195/55/16, which is 1.7% off from original.
- Some people on the forums here say to get 205/55/16, which is 3.7% off.
Which should I go with? My gut says 205/50 since I've always used the online calculator in the past. Is there something here I'm missing?
Make sure the wheel is wide enough to support your tire choice (TR usually has recommended and allowable wheel widths for each tire).
The % error really only affects the speedo. Since most speedos run 3-5% fast anyway, a tire with a positive % change will make the speedo more accurate. As long as you are doing 4 at a time, no issues.
Regards,
Jerry
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