Tyre (not Tire) size
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Sambe30
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What size tyres would I need on 16" x7j to keep the same overall diameter as the 15"x7j bbs that have 205 55 15s?
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jmc330i
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I was told 205/50/16 when I asked on here a little while back.
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
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Sambe30
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I take it the 50 or 55 measurement is in millimetres?
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bodger
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sidewall aspect is percentage of width
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BenHar
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https://www.etyres.co.uk/how-to-change- ... 05%2Cd.d24
205/50/16 are 4mm bigger than 205/55/15 (the standard size).
Close enough.
Ben
205/50/16 are 4mm bigger than 205/55/15 (the standard size).
Close enough.
Ben