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The truth is that whoever mentioned the 55 series tire is correct on one front and incorrect on another. The 205 55 is a great handling combo but largely down to the fact that it is substantially SHORTER than the stock size tire.
The stock size for any non-SPG model is 185/65/15. The overall diamter of this combo is 24.47"
The 205 55 would only be 23.87". The smaller sidewall would most certainly lend some turn-in feel and the extra width would not hurt either.
Your points about rim width are valid and, to some extent, there may be a caveat there to consider if you are, or intend to be, a serious corner carver.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, Adam Cimino, Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:23:24
- Re: Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, turbocon86, Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:28:26
- The only way your handling could turn to mush..., David in Tallahassee , Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:08:39
- Re: Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, Bill Davies, Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:26:51
- Re: Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, colby, Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:12:42
- Re: Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, Justin VanAbrahams , Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:44:08
- Re: Can I put 205/60/R15 tires on a 1989 Saab 900???, Cark, Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:17:14
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