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Old 10-22-2009, 10:17 PM   #1
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Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
What is the most thin tire that can fit on my 16x8 gta front wheel? I was thinking 215, but could it b 205? I want a 50 series tire...any input is greatly appreciated!
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
and why do you want a skinny tire?
i have no proof but i think 205 will fit fine. 195 would probably be pushing it as far as you want to go
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Old 10-22-2009, 11:13 PM   #3
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
I want some skinnies for the front for less friction when I am racing. I have an extra set og GTA wheels sitting around and want to configure them for drag racing.
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
there is almost no advantage getting skinnier tire up front with same size wheel, but running a smaller skinnier wheel up front could help. As far as fitting the tires you can probably put 195 on there no problem if you find the right person
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
You could have your GTA wheels narrowed to fit whatever tire you want to fit.

Just a thought.
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Old 10-23-2009, 12:45 AM   #6
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
thats a much better idea.
get them narrowed to 5 inches or so and put real skinnies on them
just adding skinny tires to a stock wheel will get you nowhere
you would have better luck inflating them to 70 psi if you were after less rolling resistance
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That is a grat idea! How would one go about having them made skinnier? (word?) Thanks guys
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That is a grat idea! How would one go about having them made skinnier? (word?) Thanks guys
Not the only place that modifies wheels, but I had my 9" Snypers widened to 11" by http://www.wheelsamerica.com
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
GTA wheels are 16x8, and 8 inches is 203.2mm, so I'd say a 205 would be the narrowest without looking retarded (like the honda pictured above).
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Re: Smallest tire to fit on GTA rim?
I can't believe that picture, I am still looking at it like how is that holding air? Is that really the rim, or is it a trim ring or something?
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