What size tyre?

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Post Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:27 pm

Recently got some 16" schnitzer rims but unsure what size tyre to use and wondered what everyone else is using.
They will be going on a 4pot coupe on red h&r springs but unsure of drop.
Thought of 205/45
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Post Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:31 pm

What width are the wheels?

7j you need 205/50/16's ideally for rolling distance
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Post Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:22 pm

7 1/2j sorry should of said. wasnt sure about 50s incase of rubbing
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Post Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:30 pm

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Post Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:52 pm

In that case, 225/45/16's :D
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