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Old 03-05-2009   #1 (permalink)
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hey everyone, i have a few questions. I basically know nothing about tires.

1. I have the stock wheels and tires (215/65R16) on my 2007 mustang V6. Will These NT555 fit my current rims? Will These INVO's fit my current rims?

NITTO NT-555 ''EXTREME ZR'' Size 205/45-16 - Performance Plus Tire

Ratings, reviews and specifications for Nitto Invo tires

2. Do i put these just on the back or all four tires?

3. Could i use these as daily drivers? How beneficial will they be at the track?

Thanks everyone for taking the time to help me out.
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theyll fit but they sound awfully small. Your speedo would be off if you put those on your car not to mention they would look a lil funny.

Tires are easy - heres an example
255/45/18
the first number 255 is the width of your tires in mm
the second number 45 is the sidewall height 45% of 255mm so sidewall is 114mm
and 18 is the rim size in inches

if you change how wide your tires are the aspect should also change to keep the overall size of the tire the same.
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well my tuner can recalibrate the speedo.

But what about the invo's, will those fit ok?
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If I guess right, your car will look like a cross between a little red wagon and an Amish buggy...or a model T.

Like the dude above said: they'll fit, but they'll look funny.
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alright so then can you show me a size of the Invo's that will fit? i thought they had to be 16 i didn't knwo i could go to 17 or higher. What would look right?
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would this size be better?
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Most people like wider tires, why you want tinier? The stock 16 is awefully tiny I can't imagine the 205 on there. Get yourself a 255/45/16 or atleast 235 wide. You won't get any traction with 205 at all
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I would go with the same height as stock but go wider for extra traction & should be good for daily driving. The only thing about going wider on the front is to find out if u have the clearance. The tire shop should be able to tell u if the will work!
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