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Can i put 215/55/16 on my wheels that have 205/55/16 right now? what would it help.

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Old 07-23-2008, 09:56 AM
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Can i put 215/55/16 on my wheels that have 205/55/16 right now? what would it help.
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Default impact/contact patch increases...more grip in dry, less grip in rain and snow
possibly more sidewall buldge and protection as well
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so ht or skip?
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Old 07-23-2008, 10:17 AM
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Default up to you. if new sure
if not new buyer beware
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they are new. theyre eagle f1 gsd3 tires.
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Default Why not stay with the right size?
The 215's will fit, but speedo will register low.
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205 to 215 is a change in width how does that change speedo readout?
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Default Because 55% of 215 is larger than 55% of 205. See link
<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">calculator</a></li></ul>
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Google up the Miata tire size calculator and see.
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thank for the heads up, but if the difference is 1% i would rather have the better ride and handling
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