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Can I do this tire size upgrade? 205/55R16 to 225/50R16
Posted by Jeff [Email] (more from Jeff) on Tue, 14 Jun 2005 16:14:08
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I've got a 2002 9-3 SE. I don't really want to buy 17" rims. I want to know if anyone's ever put P225/50R16's on their car? The diameter is nearly identical, and the tires will fit the 6" wide rim. What I'm worried about is them fitting in the wheel well and rubbing. There's only about a 1/2 inch between the backside of the current tire and the spring/steering rack. The extra width is a little more than 3/4" in tread width. Which might be great...
I've googled everything and can only find one similar question, but with an ambiguous answer. Has anyone here tried it, or has it been discussed in this forum before?
I'd love your thoughts...
cheers,
jeff
Thanks in advance
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