Eibach + 205/55/16 = RUB?

[SKY]

My MP3 is lowered 1.4 front adn 1.8 rear with Eibach Pro-kit, and I'm not sure if there is a any rubbing issue if I put 205/55/16 as winter tires.

Please confirme.....thanks!

 

[Huascar82]

Well I can safely tell you, yes it will rub when you do a sharp turn (ie. U Turn). Or when you try turning and go over a bump/puthole. Now if you are going straight you'll have no problems, just be careful with sharp dips in the road at high speeds. There are small hills in my area that I used to get some speed and go over them just cause of the funny feeling in your gut (yes I have a very childish attitude ) But car looks great with the bigger tires. Drive carefully when you see bumps and on turns and you should be fine.

 

[chuyler1]

Normally for winter tires, you want narrow ones (or at least stick with stock width). Having wider tires doesn't help traction very much. 205/55 is pretty fat but it will fit depending on the offset of the wheel.

 

[SKY]

I know...I wanted 195-55-16.....but I got a deal on the 205 on rims

I used to have 185/65/14 on steel rims....They are too small and got speedometer difference, so I decide to shop for something else this winter