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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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looking to pick up some 16x7's this weekend and was wondering if anyone was running a 16" rim setup that i might be able to see? lemme know.. if not, imma just go for it.. hahaha
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Pete has been on 16's for a while.
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weren't they 15's?
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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pete waas on 15's
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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I thought he was on 16's then went to 15's.
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mm.. interesting.. anyways.. if i were to go 16x7 35et what kinda tire would i need to give it a good slammmed look?
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also.. want size spacer would i need to run?
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Here's my 16's...



I only rock them with my winter/rain tires...
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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so you change 'em with in 2 minutes when its going to rain out?
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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that;.. doesnt look too bad..

any other opinions on some 16x7 35et rims?
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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The problem with 16s is tires...a lot less to choose from these days, compared to 15 & 17". Good luck, hope it works out for ya if that's what you really want.
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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i think imma give it a shot...

any recommendation on tire sizes for a 16x7?
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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I'm no tire expert but
205/50/16 ?
or 215/50/16.
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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i was thinking more along the lines of 205/45/16.. kinda of a small stretch, but i fear it will not fill the wheel well enough..
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um not 16's

but heres some 15's
Good Year Ultra Grip Ice/Snow for those michigan winters on sport performance rims...

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^^
my family calls them the super swampers for a tc lol they look really goofy but they are the best snow tires i could ask for heres a pic of the tread...

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if i was to get 16's i'd get some 55 series. thats whats on the 16" prius optional rims and it looks just right.
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by smilezdc
any recommendation on tire sizes for a 16x7?
That depends on what you intend to use them for. Are they only going to be for winter/snow, all-season all-around, or max-performance dry weather only?

Once you state your intent for them, then the best size can be determined for the application. Following that, the selection may be fairly small due to availability, since 16" sizes don't sell much any more.




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