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I figured your post was just a typo, since the numbers were the same; using red type for the size that lowered the gearing makes that value easier to spot. When I wear out my first set, I'm going with 205/60-16 for all the reasons listed in this thread. Probably the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, if for no other reason than there is a Goodyear store very near where I live.
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Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
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The stock 185/55R16 tire has a diameter of 24.01 in. The 205/55R16 tire you have fitted has a diameter of 24.87 in, which will make your speedometer run about 3.6% too slow, and is probably why the tire rubs, as you report. In comparison, a 205/50R16 has a diameter only .06" larger than the OEM fitment.
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Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
Let us know what you think when you get to drive on them more. I'd be interested to hear if they affected ride quality any. The slightly taller aspect ratio might soften some of the impact harshness a bit.
Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
got a pic of your new tires on the stock rims?
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Let us know what you think when you get to drive on them more. I'd be interested to hear if they affected ride quality any. The slightly taller aspect ratio might soften some of the impact harshness a bit.
I actually noticed really quickly that the ride was softer. My passenger (a buddy of mine who's in the car a lot) also noticed really quickly how it felt nicer.
But WOW to the handling increase. I totally recommend this to anyone. I can take turns way better then I could before.
They barely ever rub, as well - only when I was on a back mountain windy road with pot holes.
So I guess I ought to call Honda bout my speedo then? (The tire guy mentioned it would slow it down).
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Today I got some 205/55/16's installed and they are great. I don't think there is much difference between the 55 and 50, right?
I do notice though, if one wheel hits a deep bump in the road (mountain roads, etc) then the wheel rubs a bit (not on the top of the wheel well, but on the side, just slightly).
WAY better handling, its great
The rubbing will be worse if you have a full load. I hope it is not going to cause any problem during normal driving.
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The rubbing will be worse if you have a full load. I hope it is not going to cause any problem during normal driving.
It hasn't so far at all... But I've driven others lowered cars and I assume it would be similar to that, no? Just requires careful driving, which is what I like to do anyways.
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I replaced my stock tires with the above size in Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max because I wanted something that was low rolling resistance.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
Long term report? How is the handling with these tires?
I think they might be a great combo between mpg and handling.
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I replaced my stock tires with the above size in Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max because I wanted something that was low rolling resistance.
They also have a better ride and grip than the original tires. Somewhat quieter too. Not quite like Michelin MXV4's, but definitely better.
The size is almost perfect because like another poster said, size change affects your speedometer. My speedo is just about dead on now with the GPS. The difference is miniscule.
A side benefit, which I was hoping for, is improved gas mileage. My last tank was 41 mpg in normal driving. Usually I'm averaging around 38 mpg.
I really need to average this over a longer distance, but it is encouraging.
Usually a wider tire will lower your gas mileage. The rolling resistance offsets this.
What tire pressure are you running? I got some Fuel Max's and haven't seen any increase in mpg's.
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