205/55 r16 factory?

[ga2001gt532]

Alright i need to buy some new tires so i went to the tire store. so My car has 205/55 r16 when i bought it and i wanted to get the same size but when i went to the tire store they said they would not mount the tires because they are not the factory size. So what i was wondering are they an optional tire size from the factory. Because i personaly don't want the 225s because they cost way more and they are a higher tire.

[DrFabulous]

Stock size for GT is 225/50/16 for all years

[ga2001gt532]

i know that the 225/50/16 is stock but did they have an optional size lets say for the chrometech rims or no.

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

Alright i need to buy some new tires so i went to the tire store. so My car has 205/55 r16 when i bought it and i wanted to get the same size but when i went to the tire store they said they would not mount the tires because they are not the factory size. So what i was wondering are they an optional tire size from the factory. Because i personaly don't want the 225s because they cost way more and they are a higher tire.

That size is not very different from a stock, take it to another shop that one seems silly.
Though for summer you really would be better off with stock size, better grip and handling.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

i know that the 225/50/16 is stock but did they have an optional size lets say for the chrometech rims or no.

No.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Stock size for GT is 225/50/16 for all years

& the:
Speed Rating was V.
Load rating of 91.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

Alright i need to buy some new tires so i went to the tire store. so My car has 205/55 r16 when i bought it and i wanted to get the same size but when i went to the tire store they said they would not mount the tires because they are not the factory size...

Originally Posted by 2000 GT Coupe

That size is not very different from a stock, take it to another shop that one seems silly...

What tires ?

What speed rating ?

What load rating ?

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

What tires ?

What speed rating ?

What load rating ?

If they would put the same size tires on that has different speed rating or load rating then what does it matter they seem strange.
I would put better tires on with a better speed rating myself.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by 2000 GT Coupe

If they would put the same size tires on that has different speed rating or load rating then what does it matter they seem strange.
I would put better tires on with a better speed rating myself.

HELL, YES IT DOES !

You want to put a lower rated load rating tire on a heavier car ?

[ga2001gt532]

That size is not very different from a stock, take it to another shop that one seems silly.
Though for summer you really would be better off with stock size, better grip and handling.

well i pretty much looked everywhere and everyplace was up in the $500 range for the 225s and the 205 were cheaper like 400 range. But sadly the best place was fleet farm buy three get one free and free mounting,balancing but they sad no to the 205s. so i might just have to get the 225s. are the 225 that much of a difference compared to the 205s.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

well i pretty much looked everywhere and everyplace was up in the $500 range for the 225s and the 205 were cheaper like 400 range. But sadly the best place was fleet farm buy three get one free and free mounting,balancing but they sad no to the 205s. so i might just have to get the 225s. are the 225 that much of a difference compared to the 205s.

Yes, depending on the tire/rubber.

Especially on dry pavement.

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

HELL, YES IT DOES !

You want to put a lower rated load rating tire on a heavier car ?

You are mis understanding what I am saying, If the shop will put a 225/50/16 on that does not have the correct speed and load rating but will not put a 205/55/16 that does have the correct speed and load ratings then I would not take it there anyway.

[ga2001gt532]

what would you guys recommend the 225s or the 205s

[Ajaxus]

MJ is God of all Lubes and all things Rubber.

that is all.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

what would you guys recommend the 225s or the 205s

IMO...

225/50/16"

At least H-speed rated.

At least 91 load rated.

But that is just me

[ga2001gt532]

does brand really matter, or if it has the speed rating and load rating it should be a good tire depending on the warranty that they give you

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

does brand really matter, or if it has the speed rating and load rating it should be a good tire depending on the warranty that they give you

The brand & more so the model matters.

But it depends on what you want; & what you want to spend

If it was me: Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position


(I have the last generation RE950's.)

or

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3



But people know me as a tire snob too


& I have winter performance tires too.

[Mike Jung]

But since you live in the MN...

May I suggest:
Nokian WRG2


or

Nokian WR


or

Goodyear Assurance TripleTred


These are the best all around non-performance tires.
& they are also premium priced; but worth it IMO.

[Mike Jung]

Or these are also an old stand by, that I recommended in the past...

BF Goodrich Traction T/A

[Mike Jung]

PS: Almost anything is better than the stock Goodyear Eagle RS-A's LMAO

& cheaper too.


PSS: Here is a tip too...

Keep the tires more than 30 psi minimum.
It will handle, ride & wear better IMO.

I like 34 psi front/32 psi rear minimum cold tire pressure.