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12-29-2004, 03:56 PM | #1 |
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Which SIZE should i be looking at?
I understand how the markings on the tires work (205/45/W17, etc), but I am somewhat new to tires, and am not sure still what sizes I should be looking at for my wheels. I (will) have 17x7.5" wheels and (for now) stock springs. I've narrowed down which model tires I am interested in, but still don't know which sizes I shoudl be looking at for my 05 WRX sedan.
I searched, and found plenty on what the marking mean, and recomendations on specific tires, but not which sizes I should be looking at.
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12-29-2004, 07:34 PM | #2 |
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you should be looking for tires with the same radius as your stock tires
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12-29-2004, 07:44 PM | #3 |
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OK, that confuses me. My stock wheels are 16x6.5. My new wheels are 17x7.5. Why should I be looking for tires with the same diameter for different diameter wheels?
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12-29-2004, 07:47 PM | #4 |
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205/55/16 is about 24.6 inches tall
225/45/17 is so close.. |
12-29-2004, 07:48 PM | #5 |
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Oh, I see what he's saying - keeping the same total OUTSIDE diameter. That makes sense.
Awesome - the tires I want come in that size. Last edited by mcowger; 12-29-2004 at 08:08 PM. |
12-30-2004, 12:11 AM | #6 |
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How about for an 18x8? 225/40/18?
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