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Winter tires on 16" rims.. Will this work?

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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Winter tires on 16" rims.. Will this work?
My 8 runs on 18" rims, but the guy I go with at the tire shop says the car can do 16" rims for winter without issue, and save a bundle of money at the same time... But I thought I should ask the experts before I make a potentially huge mistake. Any advice?
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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if you have a manual GT, it the 16" will not clear the brakes.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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NO!!!!!

Unless you have a base model AUTO from 04, you'll need 17" to clear the front brakes.

Find another tire shop, or, be there when he tries to install the front wheels.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bvisser
My 8 runs on 18" rims, but the guy I go with at the tire shop says the car can do 16" rims for winter without issue, and save a bundle of money at the same time... But I thought I should ask the experts before I make a potentially huge mistake. Any advice?

tell him to put it on a rack and prove it!
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