tire choice

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MP5_57
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tire choice

Post by MP5_57 »

I have a question for you all. If my current tire size is 195/50/16 and my wheel is 16"X7", what tire size can I go to. Im looking for a wider tire. The tire I ran last season was the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 and it was the stock size of 195/50/16. I am very limited to the choice of tires on that size so I am needing to know what size I can get for my car and what brands have that size.

Thanks for all the help
James
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Post by scottgib »

With that size wheel, it is more of an issue as to what will fit the car, i.e. clear the fender lock to lock and clear the suspension parts. There are bound to be Mazda enthusiast forums that have threads on this subject. Also Lohan can probably guide you.

Lower the aspect ratio a little to keep the tire close to the same diameter or you will have in effect changed your final drive ratio and made the speedometer read wrong.

Guessing -- 215's would be great if you can manage the diameter.
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Post by steverife »

here is a chart to help you compare diameters.

i don't know what tires are available in these sizes, but 205/45/16 and 215/45/16 look to be pretty comparable in diamater, plus you'll see a bit more contact patch.
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