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09-29-2021, 10:50 AM
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Aspect ratio - 16” wheels
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What are the highest aspect ratio that can be used in 16” 205 and 215 tires? From the wheel size calculations, I saw recommended 215/55 and 205/60, but I would like q little bit more ground clearance for winter (and also for the fun of trying a different route for winter driving) Anyone tries anything bigger than those? 70  ? How much the scrub radius is affected? I will try this on the 22 BRZ, but any feedback from a stock-ish gen1 would be really appreciated. |
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09-29-2021, 10:53 AM
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Depends on wheel width.
I have a set of 16x7 +50 with 205/55R16 and had no clearance issues on fully stock suspensionl/alignment. |
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09-29-2021, 11:36 AM
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I am using the wheel-size website. Seems good from first look. https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=50mm&sr=0mm |
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09-29-2021, 12:02 PM
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205/55R16 is slightly taller than 215/45r17 but not by much. I did not get any weird behavior as a result of the taller sidewall. Your tire choice will have a bigger impact on stability. Most winters are garage for response/stability due to soft sidewalls.
I recall the cars that were sold in 16" fitment had the same exact tires. |
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09-29-2021, 01:19 PM
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The 205/55 R16 tire was the factory size for the low-trim levels in Japan and Europe. One-make series races in Japan used the same spec too.
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