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Who's running 205/40/16?

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Old 08-29-2014, 07:11 PM
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Who's running 205/40/16?

Looking at a set of used wheels with 205/40/16 tires on them. Curious to how it looks and drives with that small of a tire. <br />
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:05 PM
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My 205/45-16's look markedly undersized. Ride is a bit stiffer with the shorter sidewall, but the differing characteristics of the tire itself may override that. Speedo will be even more optimistic and the odometer will read more miles than you are driving (making your mpg look better than it is.) Will help acceleration or increase wheelspin.

205/40-16 is 22.5" diameter compared to 24.4" for 195/55-16. That will increase the gap between the tire and fender by .95" and lower the ride height of the car by the same amount.

If you don't have height adjustable coilovers I'd seek advice on suspension geometry changes before running those.
 
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I had a feeling it would be too small, thanks
 
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