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Old 05-31-2000, 06:55 PM   #1
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Question Quick question: Will a 215-50-16 Rub??? Need a fast answer!

I don't have time to search, sorry, but on stock suspension and rims does anyone know if this size will rub? I can get a great price if I hurry.

Thnaks in advance.
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Old 05-31-2000, 08:51 PM   #2
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Doubt it.
I run 225/45-16 with no rubbing
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Old 06-01-2000, 07:51 AM   #3
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NO. Quick enough? I have them myself!
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Old 06-01-2000, 08:26 AM   #4
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here's another NO.

and thats a NO with stock and STi struts.....
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Old 06-01-2000, 08:58 AM   #5
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Joe, I think Tire Rack has BFG G-Force T/A
KDWs in that size for about $103. Too bad the Kumhos don't come in that size.
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Old 06-01-2000, 01:16 PM   #6
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KDWs in 215/50/16 are only V-rated? Do these tires really live up to the G-Force name?

So far I've heard 3 reviews of them, but nobody has been thoroughly impressed.
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Old 06-01-2000, 02:35 PM   #7
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Well, what would perform better, a W rated tire like the Kumho 712 in 205/50/16 or the KDW in 215/50/16 ? So far the Kumhos have gotten rave reviews from Imprezzers...


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Old 06-01-2000, 06:39 PM   #8
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ONLY V-rated?!?! What, Tim, is 149mph too slow for you :rolleyes ? LOL! Isn't V the same as Z and then W (168 mph) and then Y (186 mph) is tops? What an odd order.

OK, OK, I guess you meant a v-rating is low for a G-Force?
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Old 06-02-2000, 12:25 AM   #9
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Yeah Gumball, those are the ones I am considering, thanks all for the quick answers!
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Old 06-02-2000, 12:43 AM   #10
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Hey Joe,

No they will not rub, I have had them (BFG G-Force KDWs in 215/50/VR16) on my car for about 10,000 miles now....Clearance between the inside sidewall and the rear strut is very tight, about a fingers width (my wifes finger width anyhow)but absolutly no signs of them ever making contact....I like the tire too, its been a very good comprimise between wet and dry traction. Their are probably better dry tires, but I've been very satisfied with their performance in both conditions...Hope this helps...

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Old 06-02-2000, 09:00 AM   #11
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Well, now that I have the turbo, hitting the revlimiter in 5th gear isn't all that hard...

I thought that V rated was up to 149 mph and Z rated was 149+ mph.

In any case, I checked tirerack's website and they listed the KDW as Y rated which would be the highest, and would be what I expect. I'd be mad if I saw 215/50YR/16 listed on the website and then 215/50VR/16 shipped to my door. Not that it makes any really big difference, but it would constitute false advertising.
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Old 06-10-2000, 12:22 AM   #12
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Hey Tim,

My Apologies, the tires are ZR rated, but definetly not YR as the TireRack's site says. Sorry about any confusion...

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