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Old 03 November 2003, 12:16 PM
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Been offered a set of Toyo's for 16" wheels.......VERY cheaply...

But they are 205/55/16 rather than the usual 205/50/16, will there be much difference in the way the car handles / feels with these on?

I need new tyres as my Pirelli's are a) shafted and b) pony.
Old 04 November 2003, 10:31 PM
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I've run on 55 for the last few months with no problems for the same reason.

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Old 05 November 2003, 08:35 AM
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Likewise, bought in error but running them anyway - no probs in the last 6 months.

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Old 08 November 2003, 06:34 AM
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obviously they will effect the speedo reading slightly as the rolling radius is different




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