215/55/16 Tires

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GoLowDrew
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215/55/16 Tires

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Anyone tried this size? It's only 6mm taller but about $25 less per tire.Stock size 205/55/16.
2004 Vibe, Auto Trans. Built Sept 2003. Date in service May 2004. Sold May 2006.
djb383
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Re: 215/55/16 Tires (GoLowDrew)

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Goodyear TripleTred 225/50/16 and exact same height as original.click
'05 Lava Tutone base, Pwr Grp, Moon & Tunes, 16" alloys, Auto.....Yep, it's gotta HEMI
GoLowDrew
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Re: 215/55/16 Tires (djb383)

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Do you feel that's too wide? Meaning tire noise, heavier steering, etc.
2004 Vibe, Auto Trans. Built Sept 2003. Date in service May 2004. Sold May 2006.
djb383
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Re: 215/55/16 Tires (GoLowDrew)

Post by djb383 »

Check the reviews on tirerack.com. TripleTreds rank very high. They are some of the smoothest and quietest tires available. The Vibe does'nt have a lot of power. I would'nt want to go any taller than original simply because a taller tire requires more engine power to rotate.
'05 Lava Tutone base, Pwr Grp, Moon & Tunes, 16" alloys, Auto.....Yep, it's gotta HEMI
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