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Posted by: Kargeek Mar 18 2015, 05:23 PM

It's time I change out my tires- they are 28 years old. I'm live'n dangerously! haven't driven my car much since the complete rebuild in 1988. Last spring I was invited to drive my car a few laps during the festival of speed weekend, got back to the timeline display and had an oh S%#@! moment.

I have 205/55/16" which is close to the 25" (24.9")standard stock tire diameter of these cars but i'm thinking of going to 205/50's as I think i'd like a lower profile look. The 205/50's spec out at 24.1"

Those who are running 16's give me your tire size and your opinion of course.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 18 2015, 05:38 PM

QUOTE(Kargeek @ Mar 18 2015, 04:23 PM)

Posted by: Kargeek Mar 18 2015, 05:46 PM

195/55/16" comes in at 24.4" diameter.
205/55/16- 24.9 to 25" diameter
205/50/16' 24.1" diameter

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Mar 18 2015, 09:32 PM

205-55ZR16 Michelin Sport Pilot A/S 3

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 18 2015, 10:54 PM

Before I went to 7's & 8's, I ran 205/50's on my 16x6's. Here is what they looked like. I loved the look but the smaller diameter obviously bumped my RPM's up a bit.


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Posted by: John Jentz Mar 19 2015, 09:35 AM

I'm running 205/55-16's. Speedo is accurate and engine revs reasonable.

Posted by: Grelber Mar 19 2015, 10:04 AM

+1 to the 205-55-16's on all 4 corners.

Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 19 2015, 02:39 PM

Same here...