Tire size for protege5 with 16x8 +30?

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89protege5red

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2002 mazda protege5

• Apr 16, 2013

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Alright folk need advice for a protege5 with 16x8 +30, want a little bit of stretch but not so much i cant drive normally. 205 45 16? r(uhm)

 

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Installshield 2

Gothenburg Superiority

• Apr 16, 2013

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i have 205/45's on 17 x 8" wheels, so same width...stretch is there, but nothing outrageous...i had more stretch with 205/40's because of the sidewall being smaller, but wasn't in to it overall (those tires were on sale in that size; only reason i bought them)...

however...before everyone else says it...a 205/45 on a 16 is under sized, you'll shorten the final drive enough that 3400+ rpm at highway cruising speeds will be normal...

 

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visiongt9506

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2002 protege5

• Apr 16, 2013

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im running FD wheels which are 16x8 and i have a 195 45 tire and its a nice stretch

 

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89protege5red

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2002 mazda protege5

• Apr 17, 2013

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I dont want to have issues when driving since I have to go to school 5 days a week and its 25miles round trip. I also dont want it to look ridiculous like i have too small of tires for my car. i mean would a 205 50 16 do it? visiongt9506 how do yours look with a 195 45 on it?

 

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visiongt9506

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2002 protege5

• Apr 18, 2013

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they look awsome IMO i will i will take a pic tonight and post it up here for you to see