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Nov 2, 2004 | 08:36 AM

#16

goldstar

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Originally Posted by rustychops41

Lots of tires are available in 205/45-16. A tiny bit smaller in overall diameter, but just as wide and lower profile too. This would gear you down just a tad, not a bad thing considering we aren't the fastest things on the block.

The 205/45-16 tire is not an optimum choice for the P5 as the OEM wheel width is only 6". Most tire manufacturers specify a minimum of 7" wheel width for that tire size. For that reason, the 205/50-16 would be a better choice on the stock P5 wheel.

Nov 2, 2004 | 11:20 AM

#17

Wes@tirerack

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As well as safety and longevity-The 205/45-15 doesn't carry the car properly, and cannot dissapate the energy of sharp impacts effectively enough. Causes the tire undue stress, and will result in a bubbled sidewall or a blown tire.

I would not tell anyone to do the 45 profile.