mattsBLK99cSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
I have a chance to get some new tires from my work for just about free. The size is 215-55, will that work with a svt wheel?
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Need input on these tires
- Thread starter mattsBLK99cSVT
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The tire circumferance is too large . See the link below, I compared it to sizes closer to the stock recommended sizes. Usually it will show the percentage the speedo will be off if the tire is not in the recommended range usually less than 3 percent. But its not working.
Just enter some different sizes and see for yourself.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
Just enter some different sizes and see for yourself.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
SVT Loki
Veteran CEG'er
I run 205-55 With snow tires on my Stock rims. With zero issues. 215's may rub the plastic liner under heavy load or high speed bumps.
The rubbing will occur mostly on the rear wheels (inner/rear part of the wheel). Making minor adjustments with the plastic liner, moving it back and closer to the rear will help a great deal.
The rubbing will occur mostly on the rear wheels (inner/rear part of the wheel). Making minor adjustments with the plastic liner, moving it back and closer to the rear will help a great deal.
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Loco_motion
CEG'er
I use Bridgestone Turanza LS-V 205/55-R16 tires. My car is not lowered in any way and seems to have sufficient clearance to go to a 215 if I had wanted.
mattsBLK99cSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
i actually have 225/50 on my wheels right now with no rubbing issues, stock suspension, i think its the higher sidewall that will not work, so I'm going to see if they have some 215/50's since I've already been told I can't get 225/50's I can only get a dicount on what ever they have on hand.
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
Do you need new tires? Is there some kind of rule that you cant get them for free/cheap and then sell them off?
mattsBLK99cSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
i would need new tires in about a month or so, I could sell these ones if i wanted too. The tires are all season's so I'm probably just going to throw them on my e1's and save up for some nice wheels & tiresDo you need new tires? Is there some kind of rule that you cant get them for free/cheap and then sell them off?
Lord Stanley
Hard-core CEG'er
The tire circumferance is too large . See the link below, I compared it to sizes closer to the stock recommended sizes. Usually it will show the percentage the speedo will be off if the tire is not in the recommended range usually less than 3 percent. But its not working.
Just enter some different sizes and see for yourself.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
That site is awsome, you deserve a gold star...
Loco_motion
CEG'er
The tire circumferance is too large . See the link below, I compared it to sizes closer to the stock recommended sizes. Usually it will show the percentage the speedo will be off if the tire is not in the recommended range usually less than 3 percent. But its not working.
Just enter some different sizes and see for yourself.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
That is awesome! It's going to make tire size selection a breeze from now on.
Thanks
Reebs
meester super sleuth
You'll be fine with the 215/55/16's Matt. No issues at all.
Reebs
Reebs