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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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Just wondering.... what tire size comes standard on the r84 v spoke wheels? what's the widest tire I can put on them? thanks..... last one..... what would be the best tire that I can put on them that can serve double duty..... autox and daily driving... thanks!


 
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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195/55/16 is OE. 205/50/16 is a great optional size. I would run S03 for double duty.

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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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any disadvantages for running 205/45/16 aside from speedo error? thanks....


 
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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That size is low in load capacity, Its 230 lbs even if you ran 36 PSI.

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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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stupdi question? is this 230lbs. per tire?


 
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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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205/45/16 size if inflated to 36 psi only bears 908 lbs a tire. On an S car you need 1140 lbs a tire in load capacity.

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