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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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im gonna be fitting sum 16" alloys to my mk5 fiesta
and need to no what tyes i need
the alloys are 7j wide
195/40's????
205/40's????
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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The correct size depends on what was standard size.
To keep correct speedometer readings you should stay close to the original wheel+tyre diameter (the girth is what it is all about).

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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well it had 185/55/14's as standard
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