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Re: I went with 205-50 r16
Posted by Simon S (more from Simon S) on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:53:00
In Reply to: Re: I went with 205-50 r16, Snowmobile [Profile/Gallery]
, Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:43:25
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195/60/15 and 205/50/16 are both stock sizes on early 9000's. The latter being the stock size for the 16" 9000 rims. I ran this size on my SPG for many years. The choice of *specific tire* has a lot to do with rubbing problems. Some just deflect more than others. Some are wider than others for the same size.
I agree 215 is probably pushing it. Some people have run this, some have run wider.
Also remember why you're running wider. You do not gain contact area by using a wider tire. You gain side-load traction (turning) at the expense of straight line, because this makes you contact patch shorter and wider. You also loose fuel economy.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 16x8 rims, RadioFlyer, Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:50:52
- Please research your claims ! !, BobD, Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:36:00
- Re: 16x8 rims, turbocon86, Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:06:15
- Re: 16x8 rims, Simon S, Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:48:39
- Re: 16x8 rims, blacksheep , Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:33:32
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