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 Feb 5, 2006 - 10:34 PM
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i jus got some 7g rims from celica at gt.....realy nice...it came with 205/50s did ne1 put any other size tires?...i want it for both daily driving n semi-track.....i was looking at 225/45....but ne other size recomendation would be great
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Feb 5, 2006 - 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Feb 5, 2006 - 8:34 PM) [snapback]389405[/snapback] i jus got some 7g rims from celica at gt.....realy nice...it came with 205/50s did ne1 put any other size tires?...i want it for both daily driving n semi-track.....i was looking at 225/45....but ne other size recomendation would be great i have 205-50's on my 16's, ive been looking at either 225-45 or 225-50 for my next set. im leaning towards 225-45's so overall diameter isnt too off of stock. however the 50 series does fill up the wheel well better. popstar wiht 225-50's on 16's  S_C_M with 225-45's  some comments 16" tire options, by the way, thanks s_c_m for the pics and comments in that thread. for your reference  This post has been edited by celicaST: Feb 5, 2006 - 10:55 PM --------------------  I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Feb 7, 2006 - 1:34 PM
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another pic of 225-45's from new member, 4candles.
 thats exactly the look im going for. This post has been edited by celicaST: Feb 7, 2006 - 1:39 PM -------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Feb 7, 2006 - 2:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Oakland, Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 46 (100%) |
nice pics....
i think should go with 225/50s since they cove rthe wheel well like u said... 
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Feb 7, 2006 - 6:42 PM
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These tires are good for track days and well as daily driving.
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Feb 7, 2006 - 6:43 PM
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Feb 7, 2006 - 12:44 PM) [snapback]390245[/snapback] nice pics.... i think should go with 225/50s since they cove rthe wheel well like u said... well if you really want to feel up your wheel well, get some 225-55's  . spke719 just remember this tire size will make your speedometer innaccurate, and it will alter your final drive ratio to the point where it would probably be noticeably slower. -------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Feb 8, 2006 - 12:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
7th gen gts rims are like 6.5in wide...225 width is alittle wide for that..its gonna be bubbley and handle funny....i would go no wider than 215.
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Feb 22, 2006 - 12:09 PM
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On a 6.5" wide wheel, I would not got 225/45/16 as mentioned above. 225/50/15 would be a lot better!
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Feb 22, 2006 - 10:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '04 From fresno Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
just to say i have 225/50/16 on my gts rims infront and 215/50/16 in the rear and gosh it feel great, plus handles really great with the extra widness, no bumpie ride. It all depend what brand you get !!!
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