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partwerks |
Aug 25 2014, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
I currently have on the front: 205/55 ZR16
Back: 225/50 ZR16 I was wondering if there is a better size for fit than what I currently have? |
partwerks |
Aug 28 2014, 06:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
I wonder how a low profile tire would look on it?
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matthepcat |
Aug 28 2014, 09:42 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
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partwerks |
Aug 29 2014, 04:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
I wonder how a low profile tire would look on it? Spacer will give you more of a wheel flush with the body, but you have to be careful that it might be too far out and rub on turns. What low profile tire size are you looking at? Was asking about what size to use. Where would wheel spacers be gotten at? |
mikesmith |
Aug 29 2014, 10:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 5-September 13 From: SF Member No.: 16,354 Region Association: Northern California |
Was asking about what size to use. It's hard to guess just looking at your pictures. A good start would be "how much clearance do you have with your current tires"? Check the clearance around your tires, including at both left and right lock extremes. Don't forget to check the gap between the tire and shock absorbers. Now you know how much room you have to grow. If the gaps are asymmetrical, then using a spacer to move the wheel out may give you a bit more. Don't forget that tires move around; 1/2" clearance is about the minimum you want to avoid rubbing, and you may need more depending on sidewall height and driving style. |
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