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Old 01-13-2009, 01:18 PM   #1
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Default 215/55-16 on Stock 2002 WRX Wheels?

Is anyone running a 215/55-16 on their stock 2002 WRX wheels? I was planning on sticking with the 205/55-16 (stock size), but the winter tires I was looking at went out of stock for the season and I can't find them anywhere. The closest available size is a 215/55-16.

Since it's a wider tire on a narrow wheel, does it look "balloon-like"? Anyone have a pic?
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Old 01-13-2009, 01:25 PM   #2
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Narrower is better for winter rubber and looks don't matter when all you want is traction.

215/55-16 is going to be a bit on the tall side and you might rub on bumps

consider these instead:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=0

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Even with the stock suspension it might rub?
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Narrower is better for winter rubber and looks don't matter when all you want is traction.

215/55-16 is going to be a bit on the tall side and you MIGHT rub on bumps

consider these instead:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+W S-60&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=96R6BZWS60&fromComp are1=yes&place=0
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