Sizes of tires for stock rims
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I was wondering if you guys know what are the recommended or "tolerable" sizes for tires using the existing 16 rim. This is for a non-mod C230K Coupe 2002.
The original tire is 205x55x16 and is a Michellin Energy
TIA
I was wondering if you guys know what are the recommended or "tolerable" sizes for tires using the existing 16 rim. This is for a non-mod C230K Coupe 2002.
The original tire is 205x55x16 and is a Michellin Energy
TIA
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225/50/16 will work if u want to go wider.
the sidewal is a tiny bit (1mm) smaller.
it will handle much better and most importantly stop MUCH better because of the extra contact area.
depending on the driving u do, i would recommend michelin pilot sport 2, they are great tires for sporty driving
goodyear eagle gs-d3 is also a good tire.
these are both summer tires.
look here, see what u like and what fits u best (driving, price, tread wear)
i would definitely go w/ 225/50/16 because it will make the car safer.
good luck.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=1
the sidewal is a tiny bit (1mm) smaller.
it will handle much better and most importantly stop MUCH better because of the extra contact area.
depending on the driving u do, i would recommend michelin pilot sport 2, they are great tires for sporty driving
goodyear eagle gs-d3 is also a good tire.
these are both summer tires.
look here, see what u like and what fits u best (driving, price, tread wear)
i would definitely go w/ 225/50/16 because it will make the car safer.
good luck.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=1
Last edited by AMG_55; 04-27-2006 at 04:34 AM.
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