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Old 02-08-2009, 05:59 PM   #19 (permalink)
300hpMR2
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Originally Posted by Pengineer91 View Post
Since you can't get a 195/50/16 with the Star Spec compound, the next best fit is 205/50/16. These tires are about .5" larger in diameter. To keep the relative size difference constant from front to rear (so the ABS doesn't get confused), you need a rear tire that is also about 0.5" larger in diameter than the stock 225/45/17. The closest is 235/45/17.
Thanks for the education.

I guess they'll throw off my speedometer/odometer a tiny bit but I'll also get a tiny bit better mpg.
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