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Which size tire on 16x7 Rota RBs?

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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Which size tire on 16x7 Rota RBs?
I'm putting a set of 16x7 Rota Rbs on my 2010 MCS. I am considering putting 215 50 16 Kuhmos on these wheels, but wondering if 205 50 16 would be better. I bwould appreciate others experiences and opinions. Thanks.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Which Kumho?
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Kuhmo Ecsta ASX
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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My educated guess is that the difference in size won't be noticable from the driver's seat when driving on the street. It appears the 215 is $100 vs $83 for the 205 at TireRack.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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I'd go for the $83 205/50-16.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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I have 215/50's on my 16x7 Rota Grids and they fit great I like the fatter wheel look they give.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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4/10ths of an inch taller and 1/4th inch more tread and section width on each side of the wheel.
 
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Scratch that tread width. Wrong column in the table.
 
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These are 205-55 Bridgestones.
 
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Personally I like the 215 50 16s, I have run the 205 55 and the 205 50, most would not be able to tell the difference , but I also like the wider look
 
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