tires sizes other than 205 55 16 on the stock wrx wheels
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tires sizes other than 205 55 16 on the stock wrx wheels
what other sizes can u fit on the stock 16 in wrx wheels? im thinking of getting drag radials but BFG or Nitto dont make em in 205 55 16.
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Using 225/50/16. Yokohama db2's. Fits Fine. No rubbing issues at all on MY02. Bulges a little. Prepare to lose gas milage. Odometer readings are not off with 225/50/16's.
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I'm running 225/50/16 also. Bridgestone Potenza RE750's; night and day difference for the better versus the stock bicycle tires 
I'm on stock suspension, no issues whatsoever. And I kinda like the bulge look.
My mileage isn't all that much worse, but then again it's always been crappy
I'm on stock suspension, no issues whatsoever. And I kinda like the bulge look.
My mileage isn't all that much worse, but then again it's always been crappy
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I Have 225/50/16 RE 950s on my wagon & I have had no problems at all. (Although I think that I might be getting worse mileage...
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I would have to say Yes. Because I switched. From 205/55/16 -> 225/50/16. I dont think my driving style has changed. Stock suspension and settings except a brake kit. Losing 50 miles somehow. Dexter said in a previous post it was probably because of my increased confidenence and performance in my tires
After a lengthly discussion, guaranteed the odometer is not off from switching 205/55/16 -> 225/50/16.
After a lengthly discussion, guaranteed the odometer is not off from switching 205/55/16 -> 225/50/16.
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Going from the stock 205/55/16's to 225/50/16's will cause you to be driving at 64.95mph while your speedo says 65mph.
I have had no problems moving to this size tire on stock wheels.
Don't trust my math...
check out http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp
for a good way to calculate the differences between tire sizes.
I have had no problems moving to this size tire on stock wheels.
Don't trust my math...
check out http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp for a good way to calculate the differences between tire sizes.
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64.95 mph or 65.05 mph is so minor on the speedometer. Thats almost negligable when staring at the speed gauges on your dash. A person has to have a really good foot to be going "exactly" at 65 mph.
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Yeah... my foot is usually somewhere in the 70 - 80mph range
Seriously though, even a couple of mph off is not really noticable... but the 225/50's were the closest I could find to a wider tire with almost the same diameter.
Seriously though, even a couple of mph off is not really noticable... but the 225/50's were the closest I could find to a wider tire with almost the same diameter.
