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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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wheel/tire help

ok guys, im going to be making the jump from stock slites and run flats so something aftermarket,
but 1 problem, i know what wheel i want black rota 16 gt3's. now the issue is with the tire. it will see some autox's going to be doing my first late this month, also plan on doing a roadcourse, waiting for the dealership to host another. i really would like some help on the best tire combo. also i dont want to stay to far away from a correct speedo reading.
thanks,
tim
 
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by trickedmotoring
ok guys, im going to be making the jump from stock slites and run flats so something aftermarket,
but 1 problem, i know what wheel i want black rota 16 gt3's. now the issue is with the tire. it will see some autox's going to be doing my first late this month, also plan on doing a roadcourse, waiting for the dealership to host another. i really would like some help on the best tire combo. also i dont want to stay to far away from a correct speedo reading.
thanks,
tim
Check out 205/50/16. its about 3/10ths of and inch shorter 1.5 % spedometer error.

Alex
 
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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so having the much sidewall be kool for autox
 
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 05:38 AM
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so having the much sidewall be kool for autox
Pick a nice performace speed rating Z or higher and you'll be fairly autocross able!

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