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R50/53 R81 on R53?

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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 06:28 AM
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R81 on R53?

Anyone ever try to run 15’s on their R53? What size fits best? 205/55? 205/50? 205/60?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2020 | 10:01 AM
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205/55 is the closest of those to the stock tire height. They're gonna bulge a bit on R81s though. It's a narrow wheel.
 
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