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205-50-16 ?

Anyone running a 205-50-16 in the front ?

It's time to replace the 16 year old bricks.....and i think the stock 205-55-16 fronts look to big. (16x7) Was considering a 50 series to loose some sidewall.

Car is lowered slightly, and lip rolled.

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What tires are you running?

Tread width and sidewall “squareness” can also impact visual weight here.
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Anyone running a 205-50-16 in the front ?

It's time to replace the 16 year old bricks.....and i think the stock 205-55-16 fronts look to big. (16x7) Was considering a 50 series to loose some sidewall.

Car is lowered slightly, and lip rolled.
sure, and 225/45 x16 on 8s is a perfect match in back
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What tires are you running?

Tread width and sidewall “squareness” can also impact visual weight here.

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sure, and 225/45 x16 on 8s is a perfect match in back
^^ works for me, drops the car a 1/2-inch without losing any travel, and the 5% lower gear ratio is actually noticeable…


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