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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Why not use 205 55 Z16 instead of 205 50 Z16??

The 55's are HALF the price!!!

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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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As long as the load rating is ok, go for it

Your speedometer will underead by 3.35% if your that bothered about speeding (in addition or subraction to its current inaccuracy )
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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I'm aware that the speedo would show a slight error, but I can live with that.

I was more interested in why the 50's are twice the price? I'm guessing its about supply/demand?

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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Tut tut Pete I'm ashamed of you, deviating from manufacturers specifications. Subaru spend millions in R&D designing the Impreza, figuring out the optimum tyre size to fit. Always stick to the recommendations!

Anyway Subaru spec is for 205/50 VR 16 so why are you fitting Z rated tyres. Overkill. Honestly next thing you'll be buying oil at £10 / litre.

Hope you are going to tell your insurance company if you fit non standard tyres.

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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I bet your tyres have perished, eh Pete? No danger of them wearing out normally with your driving style!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Especially when he sets them at 42 psi!!!
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