P5 16" Tire sizes

[blisteringft]

This is a weinie post, I know. My 2003 P5 needs new shoes. I'd like to get something a bit larger than the 195/50 16s. I realize going bigger means taller sidewalls, so less handling. But I'm hoping to smooth the ride out a touch and reduce highway rpms a bit.

How big can you go with stock wheels and suspension?
205/50?
205/55?

I listed the above sizes b/c there are lots of options in those sizes, and hopefully the 205/55 isn't so much taller that handling will be hugely sacrificed.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[goldstar]

Welcome to the Forum.

A 205/50-16 is a reasonable change for your car as it will give you the benefit of a slightly wider tread and is an acceptable fit for your 6" wide wheels. I would advise against a 205/55-16 as the higher aspect ratio will negatively affect handling and cause a larger speedometer error although it will give you a somewhat more comfortable ride.

Check out: www.wihandyman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8171 and www.wihandyman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17064

BTW, I know you're a n00b but you posted in the wrong forum. You should have posted in the Wheels and Tires section.

Moved to the correct forum.

Happy Motoring!