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i've used the search tool a lot and haven't been able to find the information i'm looking for. i'm looking to purchase new tires for my 2000 Camry XLE V6. I live in Canada, so i need all seasons.
I chose the Bridgestone RE950 because they seem like the ideal tire but i learned that they don't make them in the 205/60/16 size. they have them in 215/55/16 size though. i wanna know if anyone has tried this combination on the stock rims or if someone would recommend not to do it.
Yes, 215/55/16 will work on the stock rims. The stock rims are 6" wide. I've seen 225's on the stock rims. They work, but the tires look a bit pinched. By the way, the 215/55/16 size will be a little smaller diameter than the stock tire. Check out the Miata tire gauge that the last poster recommended. It's very helpful.
Use this handy dandy tool to help determine how much off that size would be from OE
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Sowy, I don't know the answer to your other Qs.
Hey Phi, how's going. I been looking at that site but the info is some what confusing. From the site it recommend 215/50R17 for the 17 x 7 rims but you're running 225/45R17 as well as the TRD rims and I'm getting 17 x 7 and they also recommend 225/45R17 but from the site this would really put your speedo of by like 2%. So I don't know I guess I should go with the recommended tire from the rim manufacture. BTW how is the ride with 17 rims? Rough? or about the same.
A lot of people use 225/45/17 on Camrys and Solaras, especially if their cars are lowered. The slightly smaller diameter eliminates the potential for rubbing the fender lips when the car is lowered. This small of a difference in diameter won't really be significant for speedo issues. Over or underinflation of the tires causes almost the same situation.
Use this handy dandy tool to help determine how much off that size would be from OE
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Sowy, I don't know the answer to your other Qs.
Hey Phi, how's going. I been looking at that site but the info is some what confusing. From the site it recommend 215/50R17 for the 17 x 7 rims but you're running 225/45R17 as well as the TRD rims and I'm getting 17 x 7 and they also recommend 225/45R17 but from the site this would really put your speedo of by like 2%. So I don't know I guess I should go with the recommended tire from the rim manufacture. BTW how is the ride with 17 rims? Rough? or about the same.
very diff.....but it will also depend on your suspension tho....
oh, yeah...and it's diff in a good way tho! 8)
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