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Thread: changing tire size- bigger tire-chime in please

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    04-15-2012 07:45 PM #1
    07 passat wagon fsi
    16'' steelies


    factory size 215/55-16 Considering 215/60-16

    25.3'' dia 26.1'' dia

    all other specs work; width, load, weight etc.

    So was thinking change to a slightly taller tire (more sidewall) to increase ground clearance(3/8 inch) while it may also look better on this larger vehicle. Also going high-perf all season so I think they'll look good.

    beside the speedo, are there any other prob's i may run into? comments please

    also thinking, maybe push them out just a bit with spacers.

    (the car looks like its on little donuts that are hidden inside the fenders, odd looking at times considering its a large wagon.)
    Last edited by turbopoweredturtle; 04-15-2012 at 07:47 PM.

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    04-15-2012 08:55 PM #2
    Well you already know about the Speedo.. Only other thing is that you might rub when the suspension is loaded

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