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215-40-16's 850

posted by  someone claiming to be AnthonyR on  Sun Jan 13 12:31 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I know this has probably been asked but I have a 1995 850turbo sedan with the standard 5-spoke 16" rims, and I was wondering if anyone has tried a 215-40-16 (as the only other 215 tire offered is a 215-55-16, and I would rather go lower than higher). And how much would the 40 series tire throw off the speedometer, odometer, etc. A friend of mine's father has 225's on his '94 850t5 and they work fine (stock rims, and I heard that it took a little bit of work to get the tire on) A tire diameter program said that 215-40-16's were 1.22" smaller than the 205-50-16's. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Anthony Randall
1995 Stock 850t5








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215-40-16's 850

posted by  racng on  Sat Jan 26 19:13 CST 2002
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I put 215-50-R16 Comp T/A's on my car. Almost the exact same diameter as the original 205-55-R16's. No problems, more traction and very much improved ride.
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1998 V70T5, IPD SS Exhaust, Wetterauer ECU, K&N, 4 1/2 turns waste gate, PBR brakes, OMP strut brace, Light upgrades, aftermarket wheels, Magnecor wires, MSD coil







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