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HELP!!! TIRE QUESTION!!!

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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I have '99 Millenia with the stock 16inch wheels. I know the correct tire size is 215/55/16, but i'm wondering what other sizes will fit the car. I would like a little bit bigger tire for smoother ride, but how big can i go with out rubbing?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Try Continental Conti's. I use them and the ride is great. Remember, you don't have a performance auto but rather what is classified as a : near luxury auto. I suggest you keep your 16 inch wheels but check into a different tyre size.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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i plan on sticking with my factory wheels. my tires are bald and im wanting to know what size tires besides 215/55/16 will fit.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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What I am suggesting is that you stick to the 'original' size but go to a different tyre brand. In the alternative get onto the tirerack.com web site and there you will find different sizes that you can install on your 16 inch wheels.

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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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u can def go one size higher so, you would get 215/ 60/16, and it would def smooth down ur ride 'cause there's more shock absorbtion going on. hope that helps
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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the taller than stock tires might throw your vehicle speed a little off, let said your travelling on the highway doing 65 on the speedometer, but in reallity your car might be faster than that, i recommend that you go to the tires shop, they can give you a good suggestion. normally, if you go taller, then the width will be narrower
215/55/16
205/60/16
you will get a smoother ride, but suffer a bit in the handling
 
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