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225 would work, but I'd think the 205 would be a bit narrow to stretch out on a 7.5" rim.
Rick
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Originally posted by Buckshot77:
225 would work, but I'd think the 205 would be a bit narrow to stretch out on a 7.5" rim.
Rick
215/50/16 would be another option...
Here's a tirerack search for that size...and I know www.1010tires.com also has Falken/Toyos in that size as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?startIndex=0&width=215%2F&ratio=50&diameter=16&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&performance=MP&performance=UHP&performance=HP&performance=UHPAS&performance=HPAS&x=6&y=9
T-red E0 SVT
ATS 17x7.5 Comp Lites, 215/45/17 Falken 512s, Ausi Bar, Boxed subframe, Poli all around, Warmonger's Opt Y, Opt TB, AFE, DMD, NGK's, Bendix Ti, Alpine, Polk, Mobil-1 0W-40, Redline MTL.
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Taking all of your advice and ideas in consideration, I decided NOT to buy those wheels...................
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Originally posted by Buckshot77:
225 would work, but I'd think the 205 would be a bit narrow to stretch out on a 7.5" rim.
Rick
It isn't (I run it). 7.5" is still narrower than the section width, and allows for max stiffness in the sidewall=quicker turn-in, etc. It's also in the acceptable range of widths for that size tire (205/55-16). 225 would put more rubber on the road, however, so it's a tradeoff.
Here's a pic:
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
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I was thinking the Kosei's were 7" in the 16" diameter. I just bought a set of those in 17" with 225 race rubber on them. I see that the 7.5 is in the range for 205, but I prefer to usually go more midline as far as recommended width, but then again I've got 245's mounted on a set of 7" rims too so I went the opposite route on those.
Rick
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