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Originally Posted by 71T Targa View Post
This comment perked my interest so I looked at the weight difference of BFG g-Force Sport's (one tire that had 205's in 15', 16', and 17's) as listed by Tire Rack

Size: 205/40/17
Weight: 21 lbs

Size: 205/45/16
Weight: 19 lbs

Size: 205/50/15
Weight: 21 lbs

So according to tirerack the tires are the same weight, and you save wheel weight.
And in my case, I did go from a 205 40 17 to a 205 50 15.
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