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Old 05-06-2012, 07:40 PM
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So what is the skinniest tire that an be mounted?
I've been googling and have found no definitive answer.
185? 295? 215?
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:49 PM
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It looked goofy as **** but Ive seen a 215/45 on a 16x8 wheel - the section width is only 7" so the tires looked really 'stretched'
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Being on the safe side I wouldn't go any skinnier than a 225 (I'm unfortunately running those in the front now), I've seen people fit tires that have no business being on certain rims, but it just doesn't seem safe to me.
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Go with a 225/55/16 (25.74")
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I had 215/55/16s in the fronts.
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I know few people with 215/45s in front Hoosiers
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Ok thanks!
Looks like 225 it is!

I can't afford drag wheels so I'm putting skinnier tires on the front and ET streets on the rear.
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That depends on who you talk too but 165/45 fits right on a 16x8.. lol.

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i bought my car it had 205s all around. even my friend that bought his ta a year before me his had 205s
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