So, are these reinforced sidewalls?  I thought the whole idea of running
larger diameter rims was so that we could reduce the area of the sidewalls
as a means of reducing flex.  Basically, what I've observed is that
everyone's running 70 and 75 series tires, which seems to defeat my primary
intent for upgrading.  I currently have a really cool set of staggered 16"
SLK rims with nearly new Kumhos (205/55 and 225/50), that I had on my
Mercedes wagon before upgrading to larger Brembo calipers which necessitated
17" rims.  These aren't LT reinforced sidewalls, but they're a helluva lot
lower profile than the stock 70 series on my 14" alloys.  Is there a low
profile 16" LT all season tire out there?

On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 2:52 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> I bought a set of 7" x 16" Mercedes Benz steelies with 225/55-16 Michelin
> tires on it from a C230 and they transformed my grey van.  Handling is
> strong, tracking on the highway is really good and braking is fantastic!
>
> There's about a red one between the sidewall and the upper control arm but
> there's been no rubbing in 6 months.....
>
> I want a set for Dixie too - thanks for the tip on Tire Rack
>
> On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 12:56 PM, George Wietor <wietorg@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
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