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02-07-2009, 05:07 PM | #1 |
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contiextremecontact 205/55/16 vs 215/55/16 vs 215/60/16
I might get the CEC, I want to put them on my 99 RS stock wheels. so they are 16.
what do you guys suggest as far as width and sidewall? I will use them all year round so I was thinking 215 or 205 and as far as sidewall something like 50/55. any suggestions? I am in MN but I might move to one of the coasts either NYC, Boston or Oregon, Washington. I just have stock suspensions. I tried to read a bit about the pros and cons of each setup but I need more specific suggestions. I don't do auto-x. I read that 205 is better for snow situations and 215 offer better cornering in dry situations.
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02-07-2009, 05:51 PM | #2 |
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d00000000000000000d.....it has to do with the rollout of the tire......which has to do with fitting.....which has to do with gearing
you dont really understand tire sizing very well, it appears http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html you have 16x7 wheels I'd get the 225/50 which would fit perfect on your wheels |
02-08-2009, 02:27 AM | #3 |
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I don't really want such large tire. the stock tire is 205/55/16.
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02-08-2009, 02:37 AM | #4 |
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02-08-2009, 07:21 AM | #5 | |
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As Scotty said, 225/50-16 is the CORRECT "plus zero" tire size for your wheels and will not goof-up your speedo. Listen to your Uncle. BTW, the ContiExtreme Contact is a pretty good choice -- I have them in 225/45-17 on my Legacy...which came with 205/50-17 rubber <--- hint, hint. |
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02-08-2009, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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I understand what you guys are saying...
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0% 225/50-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.1in 811 -0.1% but could you explain to me the advantages of the 225/50 over the 205/55? |
02-08-2009, 11:29 AM | #7 |
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On a 7"-wide wheel, you get less sidewall flex and a larger contact patch --> more grip = better handling & braking
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02-08-2009, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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in SCCA's Sports Car magazine, for Stock Class tips said buy the widest tire that fits your legal rims that have SQUARE SIDEWALLS.
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once again....you just dont understand |
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you can not have your cake and eat it too If you buy an all season tire it is a compromise if you buy a tall, skinny tire it is usually better in snow or if you buy a shorter, fatter tire it will be better dry compromise mpg is just something to forget about entirely I would buy the 225/50 and forgetaboutit |
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