Once and for all....
#1
Once and for all....
I know this topic is posted often, but I having a dilema on choosing the right tire and the correct size for replacing my run-flats. I own 2 sets of 16 inch MINI rims and tires. Winter is the R83 (?) five-spoke sport pkg rim with the Goodyear NCT run-flats. Summer is the R94 (?) "x-lites" standard MCS rim with the Dunlop DSST run-flats.
First and foremost, someone PLEASE tell me the best size for both these rims. I know the standard tire size is 195/55-16, so what is the best size for non run-flats. 205/50-16, 205/55-16 or 215/50-16???? Help, please! I have good idea what tire I want, but I want the look of the run flats in a non run flat tire. I hope that doesn't sound wierd. Any info is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
First and foremost, someone PLEASE tell me the best size for both these rims. I know the standard tire size is 195/55-16, so what is the best size for non run-flats. 205/50-16, 205/55-16 or 215/50-16???? Help, please! I have good idea what tire I want, but I want the look of the run flats in a non run flat tire. I hope that doesn't sound wierd. Any info is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
#2
here is some info that will be helpul
In order to calculate overall tire diameter, you only need the size of the tire
205/50/16
[(205x0.5 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.07"
215/50/16
[(215x0.5 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.46"
Now compare to the factory 195/55/16
[(195x0.55 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.44"
I will recommend the 215/50 as it is closer to the factory size
Victor
In order to calculate overall tire diameter, you only need the size of the tire
205/50/16
[(205x0.5 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.07"
215/50/16
[(215x0.5 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.46"
Now compare to the factory 195/55/16
[(195x0.55 x 2) / 25.4] +16= 24.44"
I will recommend the 215/50 as it is closer to the factory size
Victor
Last edited by Mini Works; 05-05-2006 at 04:28 PM.
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Originally Posted by spurvis
I own 2 sets of 16 inch MINI rims and tires. Winter is the R83 (?) five-spoke sport pkg rim with the Goodyear NCT run-flats. Summer is the R94 (?) "x-lites" standard MCS rim with the Dunlop DSST run-flats.
First and foremost, someone PLEASE tell me the best size for both these rims.
205/50-16 for summer tires.
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