Tire fitment 90 200TQ

[Ed Kellock]

215/55-16 would be the closest match diameter wise which impacts the speedo 
error.
205/60-16 is 2% larger but also narrower which presents less frontal area 
thereby improving aerodynamics marginally.
Weight is a factor too.
 Did a quick search at Tire Rack dotcom which now thankfully lists tire 
weights (finally!).

Tire 215/55-16 205/60-16
Kumho 711 22 lbs na
Dunlop SP sport A2 plus 25 lbs 22 lbs
Bridgestone Potenza G009 25 lbs 25 lbs
 These are listed in order of price. There are many more that were 
presented. These were the only ones I would consider, based on nothing more 
than experience and personal preference.
 Unless you have a desire for ultra performance the larger Dunlop seems the 
best choice. It is on the lighter side, it is narrower and would produce the 
fewer engine rpm's that you're interested in.
 Ed


On 9/7/05, Huppert, Eric <Eric.Huppert at ny.ngb.army.mil> wrote: 
> 
> All,
> 
> 
> 
> Looking for tires for my commuter, apx 160 miles RT, per day. .
> Recently acquired/installed some 16" A4 rims (ET 45) for the 200TQ. The
> 205-55-16's that came on them are pretty whooped and need to be replaced.
> There is sufficient clearance, but are shorter than the tires I had on the
> car (The previous 15's on the car were 205-65-15's
> 
> Like the taller tires as it slightly drops RPM's, and RPM's equates to gas
> mileage!!!
> 
> Has anyone tried 205-60 16's? They're just a little taller than the
> 205-65-15's, but not quite willing to order four than have a problem!
> 
> Thanks, Eric
> 
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