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Old 05-23-2011, 04:15 PM
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Yes i have drag dr-16 wheels the rota gt3 knockoffs. They are size 15. The tire size on them now is 195 45 15. I want a little more tire so my question is can i put 205 50 15 on these wheels.
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can they be 10mm wider and 5mm taller? probably
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Default Re: 205 50 15 tire size ?

ok i got u brotha. soo make sure i have 10 mm of extra clearance on the wheels i have now and there is 5mm of width left on the llip from the tire thats on there now
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I am pretty sure
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thanks man i apperciate it i hope bcuz if not im going to have a set of dunlop star specs for sale
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Default Re: 205 50 15 tire size ?

Yes. they fit fine. they are most likely a 15 x 7 wheel,most common anyway. 205s will work easily. Ive always had 205 50 15's when I have a set of 15 inch wheels. you wouldnt want to go putting that tire on like a 15x 9 wheel, youd need something wider, but with what your wanting to do its very common.
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I have often wondered, shawn is your avator saying butt cheeks?
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I have often wondered, shawn is your avator saying butt cheeks?
I think its when she says "you see"
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Default Re: 205 50 15 tire size ?

Speedos going to be off by just over 5%.
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Default Re: 205 50 15 tire size ?

Here, play around a little bit:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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