215/55/16 or 205/55/16 for 16" wheels? which one is better? tks!
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215/55/16 it maintains the expected overall diameter of 25.3".
And it's wider 
The next closest match at only 0.2% under (25.25") is the 235/50/16. Ooouuu, I'm getting tingly.
The next closest match at only 0.2% under (25.25") is the 235/50/16. Ooouuu, I'm getting tingly.
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Re: 215/55/16 or 205/55/16 for 16" wheels? which one is better? tks!
Both sizes are listed for 16inch wheels. Ive 205/55/16 on 7.5 inch rims. They sit very "Upright", and the rim edge is quite exposed s kerbing a potential issue.
On previus car(98 A4 Avant) had 205/60/15 on 7 inch rims. they gave more protection to rims, and also looked more agresive than on the new 7.5 inch rims. The 215s were only availble with a V speed rating, making them much more expensive than H rating that was need for my 2.0l (up to 130mph). Availablity also not so easy for 215 size. In Ireland we use all season tyresand do not change tires for winter.
I did not want to use a high speed rated tyre in the winter. They are terrible on ice or snow(not normally more that a few days of the year with our weather ) Ive gone with Conti Sport contact- very pleased both wet and dry grip good, and not too noisy on the road.
On previus car(98 A4 Avant) had 205/60/15 on 7 inch rims. they gave more protection to rims, and also looked more agresive than on the new 7.5 inch rims. The 215s were only availble with a V speed rating, making them much more expensive than H rating that was need for my 2.0l (up to 130mph). Availablity also not so easy for 215 size. In Ireland we use all season tyresand do not change tires for winter.
I did not want to use a high speed rated tyre in the winter. They are terrible on ice or snow(not normally more that a few days of the year with our weather ) Ive gone with Conti Sport contact- very pleased both wet and dry grip good, and not too noisy on the road.
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