Pics of "bulged" tires - 225/50/16 on stock wheels
04-05-2004, 06:23 PM
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So the sidewall bulge won't adversely affect handling right? In other words, no flex from the bulge right? That's good to know... I thought I was just lucky not to have any flex, too 
04-07-2004, 12:33 AM
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225/50-16's on a Wagon
I just put on some 225/50-16 Sumitomo HTR+ tires on my stock 16" rims and I have a '02 Wagon. They look awesome and there is no rubbing or anything. Great tire, care handles better, and rides smoother then with stock tires. I highly recomend going to the 225 width. Trust me, it makes the car look much more menecing.
04-15-2004, 09:15 AM
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Hahhaha I had that same bike but it looked like a pack of Marlborough(sp?) Cigarrets(sp?)!
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04-15-2004, 11:09 AM
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I just put T1-S of this size on 16 inch rims on my wagon. I think it makes the car visually look "fatter" Great stability at highway speeds among trucks not to mention wicked cornering. One thought, I will get wider mud flaps front and rear because the wider tread throws more of the road on the quarterpanels.
04-17-2004, 02:25 PM
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I have some 225 50/16 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS/D3's on my wagon and they definately have more grip. (they are the Z rated ones) However, they did make my car handle a little bit sloppier in my opinion. I have a whiteline swaybar that is at 24 mm right now so I can really feel the tires roll over a bit when I enter a curve. My initial impressions after I switched from the stock tires were that my car just didn't feel like it handled as "sharp" as it did before. I will say that the improved traction in the wet as well as when it is dry is worth it.
04-17-2004, 11:44 PM
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Originally posted by hillwagon
I have some 225 50/16 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS/D3's on my wagon and they definately have more grip. (they are the Z rated ones) However, they did make my car handle a little bit sloppier in my opinion.
I have some 225 50/16 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS/D3's on my wagon and they definately have more grip. (they are the Z rated ones) However, they did make my car handle a little bit sloppier in my opinion.
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