Originally Posted by Isellthem
Your oem 225/40 18's are roughly 25 inches in diameter and the 255/35 19's are roughly 26 inches in diameter. The 205/55 16's are fine for the front at roughly 25 inch diameter. However, the 225/50 16's are also 25 inches in diameter and way undersized for the rear. Go to
www.tirerack.com and check out the specs on the tires. My guess, and it's just a guess, is a 235/55 16 might be 26 inches in diameter. Happy hunting.
Yes, I know that the 225/50/16 are smaller than the factory 19's outside diameter. However, the manual recommends 225/40/18 all around for winter driving, and the 225/50/16 is about the same OD. The speedo will be off a bit, but if the factory says it is ok than I will go by it. I would have personally gone with a 55 in the rear if I was putting the wheel/tire package together myself but I got the set for cheap off of fleabay.