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09-22-2012, 09:54 PM | #1 |
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5mm smaller diameter tires - is this a problem
Car calls for 205 55 16s. Have a set of 205 50 16s, and was wondering if this will look odd, or if there will be any issues.
DOesnt seem like its much of a difference. THanks
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09-22-2012, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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It's not 5mm smaller in diameter, it's 5% of 205mm shorter sidewall height, so more like 20mm change in diameter. According to a googled tire size calculator, that's a 3.2% change (somewhat substantial). Your speedometer would be 61.9 mph at an an actual 60 mph. As to whether this would create any problems beyond an incorrect speedometer/odometer, someone with more technically knowledge than me would have to say. But keep in mind for every 1000 miles you drove, your odometer would tally an extra 32 miles.
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09-22-2012, 10:18 PM | #3 |
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some prefer the shorter gearing and that size is actually the stock size in every other market
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09-22-2012, 11:08 PM | #4 |
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yes, shorter for your car is better!
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09-22-2012, 11:22 PM | #5 |
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What about load index?
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