Ride height difference between seasons

gunnerxq · 01-16-2017, 10:37 AM

So I have 205/55 -16 square winter setup right now. And it seems lower then my summer setup of
18x8 235/40ZR -18
and
18x9.5 265/35ZR -18

Would 60 sidewall get me the higher ride or would the speedometer be off too much?

Antetokounmpo · 01-16-2017, 02:50 PM

The 205/55/16 is about half an inch smaller than the summer setup. This will make it physically lower. And, larger sidewalls often make cars look lower too. The 205/60 is a bit larger than your summer setup and it will probably work depending on your suspension setup.

gunnerxq · 01-17-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Harambe

The 205/55/16 is about half an inch smaller than the summer setup. This will make it physically lower. And, larger sidewalls often make cars look lower too. The 205/60 is a bit larger than your summer setup and it will probably work depending on your suspension setup.

How much taller would the car be?

Antetokounmpo · 01-17-2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnerxq

How much taller would the car be?

I believe its 25.4 to 25.7 inches, so .3 inches taller

01-17-2017, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harambe

I believe its 25.4 to 25.7 inches, so .3 inches taller

Since we're talking diameter here, you're gonna have to divide that number in half.

Also, where are you getting 25.7 from?

Antetokounmpo · 01-18-2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Since we're talking diameter here, you're gonna have to divide that number in half.

Also, where are you getting 25.7 from?

Yep, wasn't thinking it would only be .15in taller.

205/60/16 is 25.7"

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