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Old 11-12-13, 12:36 PM
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will a 215 tire fit?
Will a 215 tire fit on factory 87 turbo wheels? the 16inchers?
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People have run 225s before. A 215 will certainly fit, but your speedometer will be off a bit.
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I have 17x8 rims and they are wrapped with yokohama s.drives 215/40/17
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How wide are your 16" rims
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You should be fine with a 215 even a 225 should be fine.. Good luck..
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Great tool to calculate your speed differential.

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225s on 16x8 or 16x7 would be too big. I have 17x8 and dismounted my 225s and I now have 215/40/17 so I don't rub
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Originally Posted by street_ruler
Will a 215 tire fit on factory 87 turbo wheels? the 16inchers?
Yes, either 215/50/16 or 215/40/16 with no problems!
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