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Upsizing #648876 05/29/03 05:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia D docjames OP CEG\'er
OP docjames CEG\'er D Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia	Soory if this is a daft question.... I'm currently running 205/50 Tyres on 16x6.5 rims on my Aussie spec mondeo Anyone got any ideas what will happen to clearance between the suspension etc if i go to 215/50? I know it will increase overall diameter slightly and put the speedo (slightly) out, but is the width likely to be a problem (i assume not, given i've seen a few around with 215/45 on 17" wheels running around. They were lowered too...that might have to wait for me! $$$$$) Thanks 2005 BA2 "Velocity Blue" Falcon XR6 Turbo http://www.fast-autos.net/ford/xr6turbo3.html

Re: Upsizing #648877 05/29/03 06:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,676 Hurricane Valley S ssmumich00_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
ssmumich00_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,676 Hurricane Valley	Check it out! Tire size calculator I think you'll be fine. . . you said DAFT, that rocks! New Ride

Re: Upsizing #648878 05/29/03 06:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	G'Day Mate. If anything go to a 225/45R16 tire. That way you'll keep close to the rolling diameter and get the benefit of a wider tire! PS I run 22/40R18's and have no issue with the width. 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: Upsizing #648879 05/30/03 02:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia D docjames OP CEG\'er
OP docjames CEG\'er D Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia	Thanks for your help. WIll almost certainly go to 225/45. Will let you know 2005 BA2 "Velocity Blue" Falcon XR6 Turbo http://www.fast-autos.net/ford/xr6turbo3.html

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