tires for mazda3 2008

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08-02-2011, 02:44 AM

sezarsf

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tires for mazda3 2008

hello friends.....i wanna change my tires......dose 215/55r16 compatible with it?

08-02-2011, 05:31 AM

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hello friends.....i wanna change my tires......dose 215/55r16 compatible with it?

Probably not; they're too large and will cause your speedometer and odometer to read low. What size is currently on your car?

08-02-2011, 08:26 AM

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You can try this, I'm sure it's not completely accurate as all tires will vary just a bit... just for a general reference of course.

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08-03-2011, 02:59 AM

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thanks friends....standard size is 205/55r16 and i want to change it into 215/55r16..... i hear that it's may be cause the problem for ECU! but i dont think it be right....what do you think?

08-03-2011, 05:11 AM

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You would do best w/215/50-16's. They are almost an exact match in diameter/circumference w/the OE's. Going w/55's would also in effect reduce the final drive ratio, meaning the car will feel, and in fact be slower.
Its called Plus Zero sizing.

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08-03-2011, 02:17 PM

sezarsf

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thanks my friend/!! i understand that 215/50/16 is the best size for tires??? for what the company gives the car to 205/55/16(in iran )?/what's the standard size?