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Title: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: MARLBORO_LITE on 15 July 2009, 05:29

I got the chance of a set of Montreal IIs fitted with 205/55-16 tyres.  I am conscious that the rolling profile will be increased altered [currently car sits on 205/50-15's], will I be making a mistake?  Any effect on handling?  I am wondering whether I should stick to 50's on a 16 inch rim or infact 45's?

Appreciate any advice as I am in a dilemma :undecided:

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: billy_vw on 15 July 2009, 07:47

205/45/16  will be your best bet  :wink:

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: Wayne on 15 July 2009, 08:12

Way too big, 205/45/16 or 215/40/16 is the correct size.

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: Mikester on 15 July 2009, 11:02

How wide are these wheels?

Would be inclined to go 195/40/16 or 205/40/16

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: MARLBORO_LITE on 16 July 2009, 05:51

Thanks for these comments fellas.  I was pretty sure my plan was flawed, you have confirmed this...back to the drawing board!!  The hunt continues....

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: Wayne on 16 July 2009, 09:18

You could still use them but just change the tyres.

Title: Re: Fitting 16 inch wheels with 205/55 tyres
Post by: MARLBORO_LITE on 17 July 2009, 05:45

Aye, can do that, but then I ain't offsetting the costs.  At the moment I need 4 tyres for my original 15" 16v rims, rather that spend circa £200 on new tyres, I thought I'd see what I could get, preferably 17" with good tyres, for around the same mark.

Cheers