205/50 16 vs 215/50 16
11 November 2004, 07:14 PM
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215s are obviously wider, and slightly taller. 1.6% in theory. So they'll fit, and speedo error won't be effected much. But please don't fit sh1te rubber to a fast car 
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11 November 2004, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoppy
215s are obviously wider, and slightly taller. 1.6% in theory. So they'll fit, and speedo error won't be effected much. But please don't fit sh1te rubber to a fast car
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12 November 2004, 11:51 AM
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Forgot to add, don't fit different sizes front-to-rear - you'll need four new ones. The diffs won't like it and it'll handle like a pig.
12 November 2004, 01:20 PM
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Im considering getting 215/50R16's for my legacy, trouble is there quite hard to get hold of. I would go for the wider tyre if you can. I'm upgrading mine from 205/60R15's!
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12 November 2004, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoppy
Forgot to add, don't fit different sizes front-to-rear - you'll need four new ones. The diffs won't like it and it'll handle like a pig.
12 November 2004, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Comper100
Im considering getting 215/50R16's for my legacy, trouble is there quite hard to get hold of. I would go for the wider tyre if you can. I'm upgrading mine from 205/60R15's!
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