I went with the P205/60R16's as Snow Tires on my 9-5

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I went with the P205/60R16's as Snow Tires on my 9-5
Posted by MI-Roger [Email]

(#882) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MI-Roger) on Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:14:12
In Reply to: alternate tire size, TML

[Profile/Gallery] , Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:51:28

I was surprised at the price savings per tire, and they are very close to the recommended P215/55R16 in outer diameter; 1.6% larger OD for the 205/60.

IIRC it is recommended to stay within +/- 3% when selecting an alternate tire size

->Posting last edited on Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:21:38.

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Posts in this Thread:

alternate tire size, TML , Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:51:28
- Re: alternate tire size, Dave Chicago, Fri, 1 Dec 2017 12:04:33
- I went with the P205/60R16's as Snow Tires on my 9-5, MI-Roger , Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:14:12 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: alternate tire size, Justin VanAbrahams, Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:10:32
  - Re: alternate tire size, TML , Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:24:19
    - load rating fun, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:29:42

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